Digital Editions

June 2025

As tech and artificial intelligence reshape pharmacy operations, industry leaders call for guardrails to ensure AI enhances—rather than endangers—patient care, privacy and pharmacy jobs. Read more about the ethics of AI adoption in our June cover story. Also inside, we take a look at the beauty brands that are keeping innovation flowing to serve diverse needs for multicultural shoppers.

May 2025

AI is everywhere, and the industry is embracing new horizons. In our May cover story, we examine how retailers are implementing AI-powered solutions in everything from chatbots that help provide customer service to data analytics tools that assist in category management. Also inside, check out our recap of the first Canada-U.S. Pharmacy Forum, where panelists and experts discussed how the two countries can learn from each other.

April 2025

In DSN's special April issue, we examine the factors contributing to pharmacy deserts—which impact more urban areas than Americans might think. Our cover story highlights the nine regions most affected and the possible solutions that can help restore healthcare access. Also, don't miss our latest findings regarding the financial decisions of DEI policies. We tracked which companies and brands held fast to their initiatives, which abandoned them and how their decisions impacted the bottom line. Readers can also get the latest beauty scoop and check out our virtual roundtable of experts discussing the latest trends.

March 2025

Retail pharmacies are redefining their role in healthcare, expanding services to close care gaps and drive better patient outcomes. By integrating value-based care and collaborating with payers and providers, they’re shaping the future of accessible, holistic treatment. Read more about the emerging care models in this month's cover story. Also in this issue, our Inside Beauty team reports that the promise of a bustling men's beauty market is finally here, from grooming products to fragrance to hair care.
 

February 2025

January 2025

In this issue, DSN examines how overwhelming workloads and job dissatisfaction amongst pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are impacting retail pharmacies. In addition, fewer students are choosing pharmacy careers, leading to a projected shortfall in the pipeline of new pharmacists to replace those who are retiring or changing careers. These issues are top of mind, and industry experts explain the factors that may lead to a retail reckoning. Also inside, check out how legacy brands are resetting to keep up with emerging brands in the beauty space.