INSIGHTS AND PERSPECTIVES

ECRM’s Tony Giovanini discusses the developing trends that were on display at the company’s recent Beauty Week sessions in Las Vegas.

Alphonso’s TS Kelly noted that Even with 74% of consumers ages 18 to 34 years old taking dietary supplements, marketers’ ad buys are skewing toward a focus on older consumers.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions Health Care’s Bobbie Riley and Bryan Eidex take a look at how pharmacies are tackling the growth of specialty and tools that should be in place when working with the high-dollar class of drugs.

Neil Saunders takes a look at how Amazon's recent acquisition of PillPack could affect the pharmacy space.

Hamacher Resource Group’s Dave Wendland takes a look at the lessons retailers can learn from the current state of the real estate market

DSN editor in chief Seth Mendelson highlights the benefits for physical store operators that result from the recent Supreme Court ruling on state sales tax and online retailers.

Dan Mack, discussing the recent Digital Disruption Innovation Summit, notes that speakers were quick to note that many larger brands have stalled growth, while smaller, niche, digitally native brands are on track to outperform in most industries — meaning established brands have to be ready to adapt.

In his latest column, David Orgel takes a look at how there is more to strengthening an employee base than benefits and higher wages — but those are a good start.