INSIGHTS AND PERSPECTIVES

Advocating for hemp: Industry experts share views at FDA public hearing
Speakers, including manufacturers, retailers, industry experts and even patients, called on the Food and Drug Administration to provide clarity, regulations and consumer education on the fledgling CBD and hemp categories at a public hearing in late May.
Editor’s Note: The best and the brightest
Drug Store News' editor-in-chief, Seth Mendelson, looks at who is making a difference within their own organization and who is going above and beyond in terms of helping the retail industry.

A retail strategy that requires jumping on the bandwagon

This month, David Orgel examines how retailers need to jump on the bandwagon through tie-ins to national marketing promotions.
Guiding Rite Aid’s ‘Path to the Future’ by investing in experience through associates

Rite Aid senior vice president and chief human resources officer Jessica Kazmaier discusses how the chain is investing in its associates to create a customer experience that will help it navigate its “Path to the Future.”
Future 50: HRG’s annual Emerging Brands Report

From its review of products launched last year, Hamacher Resource Group identified the Future 50 Emerging Brands, which encompasses the products that most set themselves apart based on sales indicators and community pharmacy distribution.
Achieving medication adherence: creativity, consultation and community

Brian Eidex of LexisNexis-Health Care looks at how improving rates of medication adherence in the patient population has long remained an area of focus among pharmacists.
WestRock's Nicholas talks elements of successful retailing

At the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting, Drug Store News caught up with Leon Nicholas, vice president of retail insights and solutions to discuss the state of the industry and where it’s headed.
Knowing the CBD vetting process

Officials at Functional Remedies have compiled a list of questions merchants should ask their potential suppliers in the CBD and hemp categories to ensure they are worthy of working with them.
Optimizing health starts with full-spectrum hemp oil

Tim Gordon, the chief science officer at Functional Remedies, explains why he believes the future of CBD is full-spectrum hemp oil.
GMDC’s Selfcare Summit aims to reimagine the in-store consumer healthcare experience

Patrick Spear looks at how GMDC|Retail Tomorrow has been working to transform its annual HBW conference to the Selfcare Summit.

Advocating for hemp: Industry experts share views at FDA public hearing

Editor’s Note: The best and the brightest

A retail strategy that requires jumping on the bandwagon

Guiding Rite Aid’s ‘Path to the Future’ by investing in experience through associates

Future 50: HRG’s annual Emerging Brands Report

Achieving medication adherence: creativity, consultation and community

WestRock's Nicholas talks elements of successful retailing

Knowing the CBD vetting process

Optimizing health starts with full-spectrum hemp oil

GMDC’s Selfcare Summit aims to reimagine the in-store consumer healthcare experience