HEALTH

Skyn, the premium condom and lubricants brand from LifeStyles Healthcare, is adding to its offerings with a focus on massage.

Amy von Walter, most recently executive vice president of global communications and customer care for Toys “R” Us, is the Ronkonkoma, N.Y.-based company’s new chief communications officer.

As the VMS category grows its household penetration, it’s up to manufacturers and retailers to keep abreast of the latest trends and deliver on what consumers want — a destination in the VMS aisle.

Feminine care needs run the gamut from standard menstrual care needs to vaginal pH balance and even products to ease pain from urinary tract infection, so DSN is rounding up some innovative products in the category.

The retailer and health insurer are working together to allow Anthem's Medicare Advantage enrollees the ability to use their OTC plan allowances on OTC and health-related products at Walmart stores and on Walmart.com.

Ed Rowland takes a look at the annual Nicholas Hall/Everything Health North American OTC Conference, which once again brought the OTC industry together to discuss industry challenges and opportunities.

A growing number of retailers are working to make it easier for consumers to find first aid relief on store shelves, while suppliers are eager to develop new bandages and ointments to help consumers take care of their injuries.

Hamacher Resource Group is highlighting five of the products from June it thinks retailers should keep their eyes on in the coming months.