We’re always monitoring the industry news. Here are some headlines and notices from the retail and pharmaceutical sectors.
Drug Store News
- Online vs. in-store: How urgency drives cough and cold product sales
- 5 crucial 2026 retail trends
- AI shaping consumer decisions before shopping begins
- University of Maryland pharmacy students tell us about their views on the profession—Part 2
- Savvy shoppers, e-commerce fueled holiday retail sales growth
- Which states top the list for obesity, insufficient sleep and anxiety?
Drug Topics
- Pharmacist interventions help prevent OTC drug abuse, misuse, and dependence
- Pharmacy-led intervention helps manage OTC medication misuse
National Retail Federation
Pharmacy Times
- The pharmacist’s expanding role in chronic disease management
- New federal dietary guidelines emphasize protein and real foods while cutting sugar
- Surveys find significant gaps in public’s understanding of shared decision-making on vaccinations
Retail Dive
- 6 retail trends to watch in 2026
- What shaped retail’s holiday season in 2025
- Visa, Mastercard track roughly 4% US holiday retail sales growth
- December sales drop over 2% at small retail businesses despite traffic bump
- Returns expected to spike in the new year
Retail Touch Points
U.S. Census Bureau
