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July 31, 2008

It just may be that the current economic slowdown could be providing a significant lift for purveyors of over-the-counter healthcare solutions. Because while your average Jane makes significant trade-offs here and there on the family’s entertainment budget — opting for a summer’s worth of Disney movies at the theater in place of a week’s actual visit to Disneyland — the one thing she’s not going to skimp on is her family’s well-being. So that means all tummy aches, sniffles and sneezes, scuffed knees and/or ear infections still will be treated by Dr. Mom, whose medicine cabinet still will be stocked. And if it isn’t stocked, relief is only a quick-and-close pharmacy trip away.

It just may be that the current economic slowdown could be providing a significant lift for purveyors of over-the-counter healthcare solutions. Because while your average Jane makes significant trade-offs here and there on the family’s entertainment budget — opting for a summer’s worth of Disney movies at the theater in place of a week’s actual visit to Disneyland — the one thing she’s not going to skimp on is her family’s well-being.

March 31, 2008

The home health care/durable medical equipment business is commanding a presence in drug stores. Retailers are becoming aware of the huge demand for these products as the population ages and needs both the equipment to support mobility and independence, and the ability to manage diseases at home.

The home health care/durable medical equipment business is commanding a presence in drug stores. Retailers are becoming aware of the huge demand for these products as the population ages and needs both the equipment to support mobility and independence, and the ability to manage diseases at home. Click below to download the PDF of ECRM Home Health Care 2008.

February 1, 2008

When retailers and suppliers gather at the Cough, Cold and Allergy Show on March 2 at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa in Destin, Fla., they will be discussing a variety of issues, including the impact of the FDA's recommendation against the use of cough-cold medicines for children under 2 years of age.

When retailers and suppliers gather at the Cough, Cold and Allergy Show on March 2 at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa in Destin, Fla., they will be discussing a variety of issues, including the impact of the FDA's recommendation against the use of cough-cold medicines for children under 2 years of age. Click below to download the PDF of ECRM Cough, Cold and Allergy 2008.

January 29, 2008

Retail buyers and sellers gathered here this week to attend ECRM Cosmetics, Fragrance & Bath...

January 5, 2008

It’s the start of a new year, and retail buyers are eager to scout out the hot new products making their way to this year’s ECRM Cosmetics, Fragrance & Bath event to be held in Destin, Fla., in late January. When asked what they would be looking for at this year’s ECRM event, buyers said they want unique products that will set them apart from the competition. There’s no doubt that retailers want to be different, whether it be through exclusive offerings, clever promotions or savvy merchandising. However, aside from looking for unique products, retailers also are keeping their eye on such key trends as natural and organic products, as well as skin care. Click below to download the PDF of "ECRM Cosmetics, Fragrance & Bath."

It’s the start of a new year, and retail buyers are eager to scout out the hot new products making their way to this year’s ECRM Cosmetics, Fragrance & Bath event to be held in Destin, Fla., in late January. When asked what they would be looking for at this year’s ECRM event, buyers said they want unique products that will set them apart from the competition. There’s no doubt that retailers want to be different, whether it be through exclusive offerings, clever promotions or savvy merchandising.

July 31, 2007

The ECRM OTC & PBC report covers trends in bath and body, facial skin care, oral care, baby care, men's grooming, ethnic hair care, analgesics, digestives, allergy and health care, including product previews of Zantac mint tablets, Arnicare Gel, Airplus Ultra Arch, Traumeel and Murine Earigate.

The ECRM OTC & PBC report covers trends in bath and body, facial skin care, oral care, baby care, men's grooming, ethnic hair care, analgesics, digestives, allergy and health care, including product previews of Zantac mint tablets, Arnicare Gel, Airplus Ultra Arch, Traumeel and Murine Earigate. Click below to download the PDF of ECRM Over the Counter & Personal Beauty Care 2007.

January 31, 2007

The stakes are only getting higher in today's competitive marketplace, and the time for new products to prove themselves at shelf is not as long as it used to be as retailers grow increasingly wary of taking risks. That being said, when beauty buyers convene for the ECRM Cosmetics, Fragrance and Bath event in February, it is certain they will be scouting for new products that will set them apart and help them meet the needs of today's beauty shopper as the line between premium and mass continues to blur.

The stakes are only getting higher in today's competitive marketplace, and the time for new products to prove themselves at shelf is not as long as it used to be as retailers grow increasingly wary of taking risks. That being said, when beauty buyers convene for the ECRM Cosmetics, Fragrance and Bath event in February, it is certain they will be scouting for new products that will set them apart and help them meet the needs of today's beauty shopper as the line between premium and mass continues to blur. Click below to download the PDF of ECRM Cosmetics, Fragrances and Bath 2007.