HEALTH

Highlighting dynamic brands
Drug Store News and Mack Elevation will co-host the 4th annual New General Market “Purpose Driven” Summit in June to help mass retailers and their suppliers gain a better understanding of who their shoppers are and what needs to be done to get them to visit their stores more frequently and buy more products.
Walgreens launches pilot program in Gainesville, Fla. stores
The format, which is being tested in 17 locations, will lower SKU counts per store by roughly 20% while offering new services and lower everyday pricing, Walgreens said.

Fostering connections

NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill — held March 8 to 9 in Washington, D.C. — relates directly to many of the topics that will be addressed at the 2018 NACDS Annual Meeting, perhaps in some surprising ways, according to NACDS' Steve Anderson
The Emerson Group expands into Canada

The Emerson Group announced that it has reached an agreement with McCaughey Consumer Products’ operations to offer retail solutions in the health and wellness space.
Olly unveils new bars

Olly's protein bars provide a nutritious, well-rounded snack filled with plant protein, fiber and real food from whole grains, seeds and nuts, the company said.
SARMs smarts

Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators, or SARMs, are a class of ingredients that can pose a threat to consumer safety, particularly in the bodybuilding and fitness communities. The Council for Responsible Nutrition, recognizing the safety threat, in February launched a consumer education initiative designed to raise awareness of the segment, whose role as an adulterated supplement segment gives mainstream operators a bad name.
Portable foot relief

Profoot’s PROcure Epsom Salt Rub Gel earlier this year was among the innovations dubbed Product of the Year by Kantar TNS. The honor represents one of the largest consumer-voted awards for product innovation, where winners are backed by the votes of 40,000 consumers in a national representative survey.
Palmer’s enhances stretch mark line

The updated range, which includes Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks, Massage Cream for Stretch Marks and Tummy Butter for Stretch Marks, will be featured in new ads starring “This is Us” actress Alexandra Breckenridge.
Fueling consumers’ gains

The sports nutrition segment represents a significant opportunity for retailers, with SPINS reporting that protein supplements alone accounted for almost $4 billion in mass retail and specialty outlet sales last year — but is it worth the potential headache?
Q&A: FlavoRx’s Recipe for success

Drug Store News sat down with Stuart Amos to talk about FlavoRx, its start and where the company sees itself in the marketplace today and in the future.