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At NACDS TSE, Chairman Martin Otto Makes Robust Case for Pharmacy’s Value

2016-08-08T12:48:00-04:00Categories: Photo|Tags: , |

At the NACDS Total Store Expo Business Program on Sunday, NACDS Chairman Martin Otto, chief merchant and chief financial officer of H-E-B, described the ability of pharmacy-based healthcare solutions to help confront an array of socio-economic challenges facing the nation.

At the NACDS Total Store Expo Business Program on Sunday, NACDS Chairman Martin Otto, chief merchant and chief financial officer of H-E-B, described the ability of pharmacy-based healthcare solutions to help confront an array of socio-economic challenges facing the nation. NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE, spoke about NACDS’ effectiveness in putting the “public” back into public policy. The fourth NACDS Total Store Expo is churning along in Boston, with retailers and supplier partners putting this collaborative and productive forum to work for them in creative ways. On Saturday alone, more than 7,000 “Meet the Market” meetings jump-started the business that will be done all the way through Tuesday afternoon in Boston.
Watch daily highlights of NACDS Total Store Expo on NACDS-TV, and view more more photos of the event on the NACDS Total Store Expo Flickr album.
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NACDS Leaders Position Pharmacy as Solution-Provider for Nation NACDS Chairman Martin Otto of H-E-B, NACDS President & CEO Steve Anderson highlight solutions to socio-economic dilemmas, political dissatisfaction

2016-08-07T12:44:25-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: , , |

Boston – The retailers and suppliers gathered at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo can help to solve diverse challenges facing the nation, as described in a Business Program this morning by NACDS Chairman Martin Otto and NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE.

Otto, who is chief merchant and chief financial officer of H-E-B, described a model that demonstrates the societal value of NACDS members. In fact, he said this model relies on the valuable collaboration that is underway at the NACDS Total Store Expo between business partners in the areas of health-and-wellness and consumer-goods.

“I want to thank the retailers, supplier partners, and sponsors who are engaging so strongly in the NACDS Total Store Expo, and in all of the programs and services of NACDS,” Otto said. “This meeting makes a real positive difference in terms of our businesses’ ability to serve our customers. What we are accomplishing together can ultimately make a tremendous difference on issues that are posing significant challenges to our country.”

Describing unsustainable federal spending on a range of issues including healthcare, education, social programs and defense, Otto said, “We need improved access to quality, affordable healthcare, which pharmacy can help to provide. Healthcare spending is crowding out social services and education dollars. As a result, poverty is increasing, creating a vicious cycle.”

Noting NACDS’ role in advocating for policies that improve access to pharmacy patient care, Otto stated, “The good news is that there are solutions, and we can collectively lead the way.”

“We need long-term, end-to-end thinking about healthcare, its connection to other spending needs, and how individual actions affect the overall system,” Otto said.

In his remarks, Anderson described the declining state of political efficacy in the nation – which refers to the people’s belief that they can affect, and have a say in, the direction of the government – and contrasted that with NACDS’ member-focused and patient-centered approach to everything it does.

He gave examples of NACDS programs which reflect the Association’s “authenticity of mission and effectiveness in action” in addressing challenges like prescription drug abuse and access; improving patient care; fostering retailer-supplier partnerships that benefit consumers; and increasing engagement [ READ MORE ]

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NACDS-PAC Honors Hy-Vee, Inc. with Politically Engaged Pharmacy Award at NACDS Total Store Expo Former director of White House communications and New York Times bestselling author Nicolle Wallace delivers remarks at Political Involvement Reception

2016-08-06T12:40:59-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: , , |

Boston – During the Political Involvement Reception at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo this evening, Hy-Vee, Inc. was honored for its engagement in the NACDS Political Action Committee (NACDS-PAC).

Our team at Hy-Vee really has worked hard to make a difference. Together, we’re stronger than we are individually. This is a nice recognition for all of our folks who have done a lot with NACDS-PAC.

Hy-Vee, Inc. Chairman, CEO and President Randy Edeker, who served as chairman of NACDS from April 2015 to April 2016 and who continues to serve on the NACDS Board of Directors, accepted the 2016 “Politically Engaged Pharmacy Award,” or “PEP” Award. He did so on behalf of Hy-Vee, in recognition of strong, consistent and far-reaching NACDS-PAC involvement throughout the company.

“Our team at Hy-Vee really has worked hard to make a difference,” Edeker said. “Together, we’re stronger than we are individually. This is a nice recognition for all of our folks who have done a lot with NACDS-PAC.”

Richard Ashworth, president of pharmacy and retail operations for Walgreen Co. and chairman of NACDS-PAC, presented the award, saying that the people of Hy-Vee exemplify that “passionate voices can make a world of difference.”

“We present the PEP award to a person – or a company – that’s made a big difference in advancing community pharmacy with policymakers, so we can do more to serve our customers and patients,” Ashworth said, noting that Hy-Vee team members throughout the company have “stepped up big time” to be engaged participants in NACDS-PAC.

The bipartisan NACDS-PAC supports federal congressional candidates who advance pro-patient and pro-pharmacy policies.

In welcoming attendees to the event, Martin Otto, chief merchant and chief financial officer at H-E-B, and chairman of the NACDS Board of Directors, noted that, “NACDS makes it a priority to tell pharmacy’s story to lawmakers and to the public.” In addition to describing the importance of electoral engagement, Otto spoke about the success of the NACDS RxIMPACT grassroots advocacy program.

As part of the get-out-the-vote aspect of NACDS RxIMPACT, NACDS this election season is promoting two video ads – called “Momentum” and [ READ MORE ]

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NACDS Total Store Expo Announces New “Vision 2027” Participants

2016-06-24T10:31:19-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: , , |

Arlington, Va. – Nine additional companies have confirmed their engagement in the forward-thinking Vision 2027 attraction in the Exhibit Hall at the 2016 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo – which will be held August 6-9 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

The NACDS Total Store Expo presents a remarkable transaction of ideas and Vision 2027 will be a tremendous part of that forward thinking at this year’s event.

Vision 2027 will provide insights into the future of retailing and trading-partner collaboration, with a unique blend of technology, interactivity, and even celebrity. The total number of companies participating in Vision 2027 currently stands at 13, with additional announcements anticipated.

“Vision 2027 will be a must-see destination for retailers and suppliers in the NACDS Total Store Expo Exhibit Hall,” said NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE. “The NACDS Total Store Expo presents a remarkable transaction of ideas and Vision 2027 will be a tremendous part of that forward thinking at this year’s event.”

The new participating Vision 2027 companies announced today include:

Digital Foodie – On-demand food- and general retail through the Digital Foodie solution consists of a white label, digital solution for home and mobile shopping, recipes, order management, picking, click-and-collect and optimized deliveries – integrated with a master data management (MDM) and product information management (PIM) system for rich internal and external content management. The solution orchestrates content-capture and enrichment across B2B2C for physical and digital content and networks; powers personalized digital search by enabling robust narratives, attributes and images for millions of SKUs; and matches brand offers to shopping lists with brand direct platform (BDP) for coupons, sweepstakes, recipes, and more.

Eventable – Eventable enables brands and retailers to engage with their customers via the digital calendar. By integrating events directly into customers’ daily schedules, brands can drive sales and boost engagement. Eventable’s marketing platform provides the analytics and targeting tools necessary to understand and communicate with a brand’s customers. Eventable works with clients ranging from e-commerce sites to Fortune 500 companies, and has been featured at AD THINK, ad:tech New York, the Intel Global Challenge, and more.

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NACDS Total Store Expo Set to Look Ahead with “Vision 2027” Popular and futuristic Exhibit Hall attraction returns with dynamic partners, content

2016-05-13T09:51:10-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: , , |

Arlington, Va. – Retailers and exhibitors alike will benefit from the forward-thinking Vision 2027 attraction in the Exhibit Hall at the 2016 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo, which will be held August 6-9 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

Vision 2027 contributes powerfully to one of the most frequently asked questions: ‘what will be new this year at the NACDS Total Store Expo?’

NACDS has announced four companies that already have confirmed their participation in “Vision 2027,” with additional announcements anticipated. Together, these companies will provide insights into the future of retailing and trading-partner collaboration, with a unique blend of technology, interactivity, and even celebrity.

“Vision 2027 contributes powerfully to one of the most frequently asked questions: ‘what will be new this year at the NACDS Total Store Expo?’” said NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE. “The answer is always apparent in the new ideas, the new products and services and the new content presented at the NACDS Total Store Expo. We are excited about what the Vision 2027 participants will bring to this equation, and about the contributions of all the exhibitors and retailers.”

NACDS announced the participation of the following participants in Vision 2027:

Fung Global Retail & Technology – Led by Deb Weinswig, the company will introduce 12-15 innovators that provide solutions for consumer goods, the pharmacy, clinics and patient engagement. Their insights will appeal to attendees interested in enhancing the shopping experience, engaging patients through omni-channel strategies, and optimizing data analytics and cloud computing. The company also will bring to Vision 2027 elements of its Innovation Center in Shanghai, highlighting some of the leading-edge retail technology companies that have demonstrated success.

Kantar Retail – The company will provide a view of what the “perfect shopper interaction of tomorrow” will look like. This aspect of Vision 2027 will deliver a forward-looking view at virtual reality’s power to serve up both retail environments and testing capabilities, and a view of the ways in which best-in-class companies will link analytics into compelling economic and shopper-centered solutions.

Nielsen – Marketers are navigating a world of unprecedented complexity and are searching for ways to make sense [ READ MORE ]

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NACDS’ Value, Relationships and Engagement Resonate at Annual Meeting

2016-04-22T11:32:06-04:00Categories: Article|Tags: , |

The highly-anticipated NACDS Annual Meeting brought together decision makers and executives—from retailers, suppliers and other healthcare and consumer goods partners—for an exceptional chance to build relationships, connect and engage.

There is a huge opportunity for pharmacy to step in and meet unmet needs by saving costs through adding services to patients that they’re not getting elsewhere…

The conference lived up to its reputation as a “one-of-a-kind” place to collaborate and foster strategic partnership. Distinguished by renowned speakers and high-energy events, the conference effectively facilitated top-to-top business and strategic exchanges that strengthened relationships and led to solid and productive outcomes.

Newly-elected NACDS Board Chairman Martin Otto, chief merchant and chief financial officer of H-E-B, discussed the challenges the industry is facing as the healthcare landscape changes dramatically. He said, “There is a huge opportunity for pharmacy to step in and meet unmet needs by saving costs through adding services to patients that they’re not getting elsewhere and, in so doing, improving healthcare…”

Ending his term as NACDS Chairman, Randy Edeker, chairman, CEO and president of Hy-Vee, Inc., commended NACDS and said an association’s value is measured “by what it provides to our community and to our patients, to the people that we care for, and to society in general.”

NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE, said, “…when you walk into an NACDS meeting you can feel the excitement and the energy in the room of competitors coming together, collaborating for the common good of the industry and—most importantly—for the American people.”

A series of Strategic Exchange Appointments and a comprehensive Meet the Retailer program were among many of the innovative and interactive features augmenting the excellent line-up of sessions on the agenda.

The conference concluded with a presentation of the Robert B. Begley Award to highly respected industry icon, Tim Hayes, who has been with Bayer Consumer Health for nearly 25 years—including 15 years as president. The Robert B. Begley Award was established in 1980 and named in memory of former NACDS Chairman of the Board Robert B. Begley. The award honors an individual who possesses qualities of great personal warmth, generous spirit and longtime service to the industry.

Now that the NACDS Annual Meeting [ READ MORE ]

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View a Recap of the Successful NACDS Annual Meeting

2016-04-20T11:02:26-04:00Categories: Video|Tags: , |

Catch up on highlights from the highly successful and productive NACDS Annual Meeting, including remarks from newly-elected NACDS Board Chairman Martin Otto, chief merchant and chief financial officer of H-E-B, and General Martin Dempsey, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

View photos from the event on the 2016 NACDS Annual Meeting Flickr album, and watch additional video coverage on NACDS-TV.

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NACDS represents traditional drug stores, supermarkets and mass merchants with pharmacies. Chains operate over 40,000 pharmacies, and NACDS’ member companies include regional chains, with a minimum of four stores, and national companies. Chains employ nearly 3 million individuals, including 155,000 pharmacists. They fill over 3 billion prescriptions yearly, and help patients use medicines correctly and safely, while offering innovative services that improve patient health and healthcare affordability. NACDS members also include more than 900 supplier partners and over 70 international members representing 21 countries.

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