Insights and Perspectives

In true hedgehog fashion, Walgreens taps an experienced pro to lead merchandising

Feb 08, 2013

RadioShack on Thursday evening tapped Joe Magnacca, who played a key role...

Type 1 diabetes spikes among Philadelphia children, study finds

Feb 08, 2013

While much of the attention to diabetes has focused on the dramatic rise...

PHILADELPHIA — While much of the attention to diabetes has focused...

Smoking rates significantly higher among mentally ill, report finds

Feb 08, 2013

Smoking among adults with mental illnesses is 70% higher than among those...

ATLANTA - Smoking among adults with mental illnesses is 70% higher than...

Vaccine-resistant whooping cough bacteria strain may have appeared in U.S., researchers say

Feb 07, 2013

A new strain of the bacterium that causes whooping cough immune to...

NEW YORK — A new strain of the bacterium that causes whooping cough...

Social media does not replace brick-and-mortar retailers, study finds

Feb 06, 2013

Despite nearly half of shoppers using social media every day, less than...

NEW YORK — Despite nearly half of shoppers using social media every...

Report documents opportunities, challenges for biosimilars

Feb 05, 2013

A new report sheds light on some of the opportunities and challenges that...

NEW YORK — A new report sheds light on some of the opportunities and...

Budweiser Super Bowl ad most effective, consumer study finds

Feb 05, 2013

Budweiser's "Clydesdale" ad during the Super Bowl was the most effective...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Budweiser's "Clydesdale" ad during...

IN THIS ISSUE

DSN 5/13/13
DSN explores how to unlock the sales power of online's biggest retailer in "Navigating Amazon." Also Inside: Annual Niche Brands Report, How the best Rx customers buy beauty, Shoppers' new BeautyBoutique.

PATIENT VIEWS

Pharmacy customers drawn to on-site beauty services

As many as 58% of consumers are likely to purchase beauty services — such as...

As many as 58% of consumers are likely to purchase beauty services — such...

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AUDIO Q&A

Walgreens talks scope of new WellTransitions program

Hospitals need retail pharmacy if they're going to reduce re-admissions,...

AUDIO Q&A

Advantage Consumer Healthcare brings competitive edge with OTC focus

DSN caught up with Greg Bradley — president and CEO of Advantage Consumer...

AUDIO Q&A

Encouraging healthy purchasing

Medagate recently executed the first implementation of its 2.0 restricted-spend...

HOT CONCEPT

DSNTV takes exclusive tour of Walgreens' new West Coast flagship store

Like all of Walgreens' flagships, the new Los Angeles store pushes the envelope...