Opinion

Alphonso’s TS Kelly examines the state of advertising among feminine care vendors amid an uptick in attention being paid to the category.

David Orgel highlights strategies that independent pharmacies and retailers are using to stay ahead of larger competitors, as well as their key asset — an independent spirit.

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

DSN editor in chief Seth Mendelson highlights how RH, or Restoration Hardware, is among the retailers showing us what it takes to be good merchants.

Stericycle Environmental Solutions’ Maricha Ellis outlines ways that pharmacies can play a role in curbing prescription drug abuse and misuse while serving as a resource for patients.

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.

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