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- 4/19/2022
How the sexual wellness category is benefiting from innovation and increased shelf space
Industry experts in the space point to a number of trends, including product variety, that have helped boost sales. - 2/24/2022
The search for sleep: Fatigued consumers are driving innovation in ingredients, formats and other features in the sleep products category
Consumers are seeking solutions to help them sleep soundly so they can function safely and effectively when they are awake. - 2/16/2022
Focus on natural and innovative: New products reflect women’s desire for more options, less synthetics
Retailers have an opportunity to increase sales in the feminine care aisle by updating their sets with eco-friendly products, and highlighting the benefits so that shoppers can find the more innovative products easily. - 1/26/2022
Play your cards right: Greeting card category still relevant in the face of the pandemic and digital communications
The pandemic has been a big sales driver for certain segments of greeting cards — from birthday cards and notes of encouragement to care and concern — as consumers sought to stay emotionally connected via cards bought at grocery stores and retail pharmacies. - 12/10/2021
Pharmacy Innovator of the Year 2021: Walmart connects with communities
Health-and-wellness initiatives help the retailer play a role in consumer health. - 10/13/2021
Cough-cold category recuperating in 2021
After pantry loading and a soft flu season last year, manufacturers say consumers will soon return to the aisles. - 10/11/2021
Beverage report: Consumers seek functional drinks, sustainable packaging
The pandemic made people think more about their health, and they are looking to retailers to make better-for-you drinks available and convenient to purchase. - 8/23/2021
Men’s grooming new products
DSN is now taking a look at some standout products that are sure to shake up the men’s grooming category. - 8/16/2021
Men get back into grooming habits
Beard, deodorant and skin care brands are helping men return to in-person meetings and social activities. - 6/29/2021
Multicultural mindset: Retailers, suppliers grow their focus on diverse needs
As many know, the COVID-19 pandemic and the racial justice protests — taking place amid larger conversations about better meeting the needs of multicultural consumers — affected everything, including how people shop for their health and beauty care products.