In this Issue

Panelists highlight customer experience efforts to help retailers thrive
At the Omnichannel and Digital Merchandising Summit in Chicago, panelists discussed what was necessary for retailers, specifically Walgreens, to thrive in coming years.
What to expect from the EPA’s new hazardous waste disposal rule
A new rule from the Environmental Protection Agency clarifies the regulatory process of pharmaceutical disposal methods by ensuring the proper management of unused and/or expired pharmaceuticals through the process of reverse distribution or final disposal.

Women’s wellness products adapt to shoppers’ changing needs

While women’s wellness products span a number of categories, one thing remains constant — women increasingly are becoming selective about the ingredients in the products they use.
Q&A: Prophecy New York’s organic vision

Drug Store News spoke to the president of Prophecy New York, who states that the brand's products offer quality, fair pricing, and are USDA Organic certified.
Walgreens focuses on digital solutions to drive store traffic

When it comes to the digital technology business, officials at Walgreens understand the importance of building the connection between digital and brick-and-mortar.
Q&A: GMDC’s Mechelse discusses how Selfcare Summit addresses consumerism

Drug Store News caught up with GMDC vice president of insights and communications Mark Mechelse to discuss the trends that brought about the Selfcare Summit, and how it will help attendees prepare for the future.
Editor’s Note: Losing patience

Drug Store News' editor-in-chief, Seth Mendelson, looks at how a long wait at the checkout line resulted in unhappy shoppers and fewer sales for several retailers.
Feeling louse-y: Suppliers in lice prevention are changing their approach

Though it often can feel like a feast or famine category, manufacturers making lice products note that this category still offers an opportunity for retailers to be a resource for consumers in their moment of need.
Birchbox co-founder discusses how it changed the beauty category

Drug Store News spoke with Katia Beauchamp, co-founder of Birchbox, on how she wanted to build a company that was at the intersection of delight and efficacy.
Companies test prescription blockchain system

Walmart is to partner with IBM, KPMG and Merck in a Food and Drug Administration program that will seek to develop an “electronic, interoperable system” that can identify and trace certain drugs as they are distributed in the United States.

Panelists highlight customer experience efforts to help retailers thrive

What to expect from the EPA’s new hazardous waste disposal rule

Women’s wellness products adapt to shoppers’ changing needs

Q&A: Prophecy New York’s organic vision

Walgreens focuses on digital solutions to drive store traffic

Q&A: GMDC’s Mechelse discusses how Selfcare Summit addresses consumerism

Editor’s Note: Losing patience

Feeling louse-y: Suppliers in lice prevention are changing their approach

Birchbox co-founder discusses how it changed the beauty category

Companies test prescription blockchain system