Drug Store News

The battle for the customer is on. In "Loyalty Wars," DSN takes a look at how industry leaders are using the power of a new kind of "force": loyalty cards. Also Inside: Patient Views on flu shots and how mHealth apps are transforming care

ON THE COVER

Loyalty Wars
A New Hope
ExtraCare Strikes Back
The Health Star
The Big Data Jedi
The Sequel Trilogy Continues ...

SPECIAL FEATURES

Rite Aid debuts newest Wellness store format
DSN celebrates exclusive Walgreens issue
Manning up

CATEGORY REVIEWS

Pharmacy Technology and Automation: mHealth transforming health care with apps
Chain Pharmacy: Retailers’ new programs target nonadherence
Generics: Watson-Actavis latest among generic M&As
Diet/Sports Nutrition: Dieters remain hungry for weight-loss
VMS: Gummy vitamins not just for kids
Color cosmetics: Cosmetics slowly recovering from recession
Fall cosmetics: Runways boost sales in dramatic makeup
Photo: Integrating digital sharing
Home fragrance: Private-label products lead sales
Pantry/Grocery: New intros warm up soup
Seasonal candy: Holiday novelties to lead sales