HEALTH

A recent ECRM event offered a look at what some companies are offering to the trade in coming months.

Rather than only seeking natural remedies once they’re already sick, consumers are increasingly looking for immune-boosting products to keep them from catching the latest bug.

The spike in hospitalizations related to influenza-like illnesses has created spot shortages in anti-viral medicines and flu tests and has exasperated the supply issue with IV saline bags, agencies report.

The year-long campaign will be featured across more than 65 cable networks, 40% of which will be aired during prime time.

In much the same way that sales of cough-cold products are off to a fast start, so are lip balm sales.

For the February 2018 Retail Excellence Awards, Drug Store News acknowledges the top companies in private label.