Homeopathy

  • We are all the New General Market

    In April, Drug Store News and Mack Elevation co-hosted the third annual New General Market Summit. The one-day thought leadership event examined the changing face of the American shopper — driven not only by the growth of multicultural and millennial consumers but also by the influence these consumers are having on all consumers — and how the best brands are able to connect on an emotional level, as well as build community and advocacy with an ever-more diverse consumer.

  • ECRM acquires product discovery platform RangeMe

    SOLON, Ohio and SAN FRANCISCO — Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing has acquired a technology company that has been changing how retailers discover new suppliers.

    The company on Tuesday announced the acquisition of RangeMe, which streamlines new product discovery in a way that ECRM said will complement the foundation it has laid in helping buyers discover new products and improve category planning effectiveness.

  • Aromatherapy growth is ‘breath of fresh air’ for health-and-wellness sales

    It's a category that two years ago represented a fresh opportunity only for enterprising specialty operators, and yet today aromatherapy has successfully made the transition from those niche health food markets to mass outlets, where it is fast becoming an integral piece to the overall health-and-wellness offering.

  • ‘Natural’ and ‘alternative’ key words when it comes to homeopathy

    Consumers buying homeopathic remedies base those decisions on two factors: products that are safe and efficacious. The products have to work, or they wouldn’t earn the repeat purchases that are helping to drive sales.

    (To view the full Category Review, click here.)

  • Troy Healthcare brings Stopain Migraine to market

    HAZLETON, Pa. - Troy Healthcare on Tuesday announced line extended its Stopain line with a Stopain Migraine offering - a topical pain relieving gel that is massaged onto the back of the neck and behind each ear.

  • Hyland’s Good Morning boosts energy naturally

    CARSON, Calif. — Hyland’s at NACDS Total Store Expo launched a new homeopathic energy booster called Good Morning that targets consumers looking for a natural revitalization solution, following a night of tossing and turning in bed. Good Morning contains no caffeine, is stimulant free and is non-habit forming. According to Hyland’s research, 38.3% of Americans have trouble sleeping, with stress being the leading cause of their restlessness.

  • Hamacher Resource Group certifies 13 merchandisers for Drogueria Betances
    WAUKESHA, Wis. — Hamacher Resource Group has trained and certified 13 merchandisers for Puerto Rican drug wholesaler Drogueria Betances, the company announced Wednesday. The merchandisers completed an extensive, multi-module training program over the course of several months, earning certification from HRG experts. 
     

  • Sales of parasite treatments on the rise

    Each year, as many as 12 million sets of parents come home to find their children frantically scratching their heads due to a head lice infestation. And that incidence appears to be on the rise, as sales of parasite treatments were up 7.3% to $163.7 million for the 52 weeks ended May 15 across total U.S. multi-outlets, according to IRI data.

  • Increased consumer spending prompts NRF to boost 2016 sales projections

    WASHINGTON – With increases in consumer spending expected to remain solid during the remainder of the year, the National Retail Federation on Tuesday increased 2016 retail sales projections by 30 basis points to 3.4% over last year.

    Online and other non-store sales, which are included in the overall figure, are expected to increase 7% to 10% year-over-year rather than the 6% to 9% percent forecast earlier.

  • Kline: Latest OTC supplier rankings change following multitude of M&As

    PARSIPPANY, N.J. – While the U.S. OTC market is not highly dynamic in terms of growth, its competitive landscape has changed significantly over the past five years, with the top 10 rankings shifting in 2015, the Kline Group noted on Monday from its recently published Nonprescription Drugs USA.

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