WASHINGTON – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) has released a statement praising Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s recent signing of legislation that allows consumers to buy more over-the-counter cold and allergy medications containing pseudoephedrine (PSE). Senate Bill 2048, which Lee signed into law, raises the
DES MOINES, Iowa – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is applauding the enactment of the modernization of Iowa’s Pharmacy Practice Act (House File 555), legislation that will help ensure patient access to vital healthcare services provided by pharmacists and pharmacies across the
WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry announces the addition of seven new members to its global roster. This growth reflects CRN’s dedication to convening an array of leading industry stakeholders, united in
NEW YORK — The U.S. Best Managed Companies program, sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, has unveiled its 2024 honorees. These 62 U.S. private company honorees demonstrated excellence in four key categories: strategic planning, operational execution, a commitment to their people and fostering a dynamic
OAKVILLE, Ontario—Iovate Health Sciences International has announced that Tim Toll, its chief executive officer, is retiring after nearly four years with the company and will transition to serving on the board as an advisory director. The company has hired nutrition industry veteran Wes Parris to
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee is marking Mental Health Awareness Month in May by launching a video series called “A Holistic Approach to Improving Mental Health.” Hosted by Dr. Daniel Fick, Hy-Vee’s Chief Medical Officer, the four-part video series features Hy-Vee’s team of health
SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion is making it easier for more of its customers in Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia to have groceries delivered. As the supermarket retailer expands delivery service to new neighborhoods in the states, it is waiving
WASHINGTON – The “swipe” fees credit card networks and banks charge merchants to process transactions could cost consumers more than $750 million this Mother’s Day, according to the Merchants Payments Coalition. “Credit card companies are swiping two flowers out of Mom’s bouquet this Mother’s Day,”
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens and Boehringer Ingelheim today announced a strategic collaboration aimed at optimizing recruitment and making clinical trials more accessible, inclusive and equitable. This collaboration will offer people an opportunity to learn about and potentially participate in an important Phase III clinical trial
PALM BEACH, Fla. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has recognized NACDS Past Chair Randy Edeker with chain pharmacy’s highest honor: the Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award. Edeker served as chair of NACDS from 2015-2016. He held the titles of chairman, chief executive officer
CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. — Berg Marketing Group founder Terry L. Berg has passed away. He was 66. “Terry was a wealth of insight and experience, not to mention an excellent story teller and all around great business partner and friend,” BMG colleague Jason Carik wrote in
WASHINGTON—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) said that Sauda Johnson has joined its membership team as director of education and events. Johnson brings a wealth of experience to CRN, the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry. She has successfully coordinated
SOLON, Ohio — In the first quarter of this year alone, retail and foodservice buyers have sat through 34,342 product pitches during meetings with suppliers at ECRM’s category-specific Sessions, and the company is on track to host 100,000 of these meetings by year-end. At a
WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, announced today that a federal judge in New York State’s age restriction law case ruled that the association has standing to sue on behalf of its
TUCSON — Chain Drug Review and Mass Market Retailers have partnered with ECRM for Founders’ Innovation Day, an exclusive event designed for D2C and emerging brands to make the most of their potential at food, drug and mass retailers, and from e-commerce. The “day of
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