Chain Drug Review

4 days ago | chaindrugreview.com | Thorvardur de Shong

LONDON — Unilever announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Dr. Squatch, a leading U.S.-based natural men’s personal care brand, from growth equity firm Summit Partners. The acquisition is part of Unilever’s strategy to strengthen its presence in high-growth, premium personal care categories and expand its men's grooming space offerings.

5 days ago | chaindrugreview.com | Bill Schiffner

HARTFORD — Aetna, a CVS Health company has announced its support of initiatives championed by American’s Health Insurance Plans to improve the experience of doctors and patients. Aetna is also committed to leading the market through a comprehensive strategy to make it easier to navigate health care — reducing reviews, simplifying care site transitions and putting technology to work for health care professionals and their patients.

1 week ago | chaindrugreview.com | Thorvardur de Shong

SALT LAKE CITY — Xlear, a Utah-based hygiene products manufacturer, has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), accusing the agency of violating constitutional rights and overstepping its statutory authority by requiring marketing substantiation for product claims. The suit, filed in the Utah Federal District Court, invokes the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024 Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo decision as the basis for challenging the FTC’s enforcement powers.

1 week ago | chaindrugreview.com | Thorvardur de Shong

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — GNC has released the first real-world clinical nutrition study analyzing the dietary patterns of GLP-1 users, shedding light on significant nutritional gaps among those taking the increasingly popular class of weight-loss medications. The study, now accepted for peer-reviewed publication in Frontiers, represents a landmark effort by the global health and wellness retailer to guide future supplement development, clinical guidance, and consumer education.

1 week ago | chaindrugreview.com | Thorvardur de Shong

SAN JOSE, Calif. — PayPal is entering the retail media race with a bold new offering: Storefront Ads, a shoppable ad format that transforms digital ads into fully transactional mini storefronts. Launched this week, the new product enables consumers to browse and purchase directly within an ad unit, without ever leaving the content they’re viewing.