ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 9/30/2020
Changing shopper behavior creates opportunity in beauty
Drug Store News spoke with a number of leading retailers, brands and industry analysts who have identified seven beauty categories that need the most attention in order to keep shoppers coming. - 9/29/2020
CARES Act provision creates an opportunity for OTC brands, retailers
Significant changes in the Affordable Care Act might be a boon for mass retailers and the over-the-counter medications section, as well as the CPG companies that operate in this space. - 9/21/2020
Editor’s Note: The retail wars heat up
DSN editor in chief discusses the recent launch of Walmart+ and whether Walmart’s subscription-based offering can take on Amazon Prime and win. - 9/16/2020
Walgreens Boots Alliance diversity report reflects company’s wide focus
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s newly released diversity and inclusion report highlights efforts completed, as well as the work it is doing to listen, learn and take further action. - 8/23/2020
Editor’s Note: Are fewer options better?
DSN editor in chief Seth Mendelson asks if retailers can continue to deliver on variety as manufacturers cull their product offerings. - 8/9/2020
Editor’s Note: More than essentials
DSN editor in chief Seth Mendelson shares his thoughts on the business of mass retailing during the COVID-19 pandemic. - 7/29/2020
Getting personal: Personal care brands aim to help consumers with pandemic-related needs
Will consumers, who have spent so much time during the quarantine taking care of their own personal care needs, return to old patterns or keep doing the same thing? - 7/26/2020
Beyond the taboo: Sex toys, flavored lube and condoms light up the sexual wellness space
The sexual wellness category is expanding, and retailers can gain consumers at brick-and-mortar with robust education about the category and its latest additions. - 7/7/2020
Hair to stay: Will hair care keep its pandemic momentum?
Over the past three months, mass-market retailers saw a spike in most segments of hair care. Now marketers and merchants hope habits consumers adopted during their time sheltering at home will stick and the category will continue to produce robust volume. - 7/7/2020
Focus On: Quest Products’ growing presence
Quest Products is positioning itself as a leader in self-care through its big — and growing — brand portfolio.