The Wellness Review - Jan 24, 2024 - Over the Counter Drug Market to Grow by 60 Billion

VOL.1 NO.3 WINTER 2023

LAUREN WEINBERG PELOTON

LINDA ALFIERI

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ON THE COVER Lauren Weinberg - CMO of Peloton

Over-The-Counter Drug Market to Grow by USD 58.54 billion from 2022 to 2027 The Over-The-Counter Drug Market report has been added to Technavio's offering. The over-the-counter drug market is estimated to grow by USD 58.54 billion during 2022-2027, growing at a CAGR of 6.53%. The report includes information on the product launches, sustainability, and prospects of leading vendors including Abbott Laboratories, Achelios Therapeutics Inc., AstraZeneca Plc, Bayer AG, BioGaia AB, Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, Bukwang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Chr Hansen Holding AS, Cipla Ltd., CVS Health Corp., Eli Lilly and Co., GlaxoSmithKline Plc, Johnson and Johnson Services Inc., Lupin Ltd., Mankind Pharma Ltd., Novartis AG, Pfizer Inc., Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc, Sanofi SA, and Zydus Lifesciences Ltd

The Over-The-Counter (OTC) Drug Market is driven by the escalating prevalence of acute and chronic diseases globally. Rising cases of cardiovascular, neurological, orthopedic, and respiratory diseases, often associated with risk factors like diabetes, hypertension, tobacco use, and obesity, increase the demand for effective and convenient treatment options. The surge in chronic diseases propels the widespread use of pharmaceuticals, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen, fostering market growth during the forecast period.

The increasing geriatric population and increasing health care expenses is an emerging trend fueling the growth, while factors including price sensitivity issues hamper the growth, says a senior analyst at Technavio.

The over-the-counter drug market is fragmented; the vendors are competing with competitors and are trying to get greater market share. The market is growing, and the chances of new entrants cannot be overlooked.

The major vendors have well-established economies of scale and market presence and generally rely on positioning technological advances, and the price of the products

Massage Heights Hits Grand Slam by Partnering with Former NFL & MLB All-Star Bo Jackson Leading Massage & Facial Franchise Teams Up with Iconic Athlete to Promote Wellness Through Launch of CBD Service and Products in Retreats Nationwide Massage Heights the leading North American spa franchise, announced today an exclusive partnership with Promise Nutraceuticals, a cause-driven company co-founded by one of the greatest athletes of all time – former professional baseball and football player Vincent E. "Bo" Jackson. Through the partnership, Massage Heights will launch a CBD add-on service and offer "Promise Drops" Topical Relief CBD Oil, in its retreats nationwide starting in November.

Jackson – the only professional athlete in history to be named an All-Star in two major North American sports – played an influential role in sports in the 80's and 90's, having excelled both in the NFL and MLB. While a hip injury during the 1990 season ended Jackson's football career, he continued to play three non-consecutive professional baseball seasons before retiring in 1995.

The CBD add-on service will further the benefits of customized massage services, helping with pain relief in targeted areas of the body, while the retail product, Promise Drops, are a topical relief oil designed to provide immediate and long-lasting relief. The drops contain a proprietary blend of broad-spectrum CBD extract, essential oils, herbal extracts and soothing emollients, and are backed by more than 30 years of scientific studies.

Massage Heights President and CEO Susan Boresow said the partnership was a natural progression for the growing wellness franchise following a year of innovative service rollouts.

"Bo's pain relief journey and his passion to want to help others find similar relief aligns perfectly with our mission to elevate lives," Boresow said.

"We are honored a respected elite athlete such as Bo and the Promise Drops team chose to partner with Massage Heights. This is a huge win for our franchisees, members and guests. Having launched LED Light Therapy earlier this year, adding Promise Drops to our service and retail offerings allows our franchisees to serve greater needs of members and guests, providing even more resources they need to achieve personal wellness."

With its national presence and focus on promoting overall wellness, Jackson said Massage Heights is an ideal partner to introduce Promise Drops to consumers. In addition to providing relief from muscle soreness, joint pain, and arthritis pain Promise Drops can offer decreased inflammation and will be a helpful resource for Massage Heights guests.

"My relentless pursuit to discover all-natural, non-surgical alternative solutions to manage and resolve pain inspired me to launch Promise Nutraceuticals," shared Jackson. "We have built this brand on a culture that is invested in rigorous product quality, safety, and efficacy that consumers around the world can trust."

It remains imperative that the quality of each product, especially CBD, should be carefully evaluated, and Promise Nutraceuticals' products are made with highly refined hemp CBD extracts, which has been purified to ensure that Promise Drops contain zero THC or other undesirable impurities from the cannabis plant.

Promise Nutraceuticals was founded in 2020 by Bo Jackson, Danny Heffernan, Ken Krieg and Laurelcrest, a family-owned and operated manufacturing company that produces safe and effective hemp products.

Jackson's athletic career began in high school where he played baseball, football, and track and field. He was drafted by the New York Yankees coming out of high school, but decided to attend Auburn University where he lettered in all three sports and won the Heisman Trophy in 1985.

Jackson was then drafted by both the NFL and MLB in 1986, and he went on to play for the Kansas City Royals that year before returning to football to play for the Raiders. He played in All-Star games for both sports, also being named the MVP of the MLB All-Star game in 1989, and was recognized as 'Comeback Player of the Year' after returning to the Chicago White Sox following his hip surgery in 1993.

Founded on passion and an authentic belief that the health and wellness benefits of high-quality massages and facials should be accessible to everyone Massage Heights continues to live out its desire to elevate the communities it serves.

To learn more about Massage Heights visit www.massageheights.com and connect with their social media pages: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

PELOTON APPOINTS LAUREN WEINBERG AS CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Industry Leader to Build on Refreshed Brand Momentum to Drive Growth Peloton, the leading connected fitness platform, today announced the appointment of Lauren Weinberg as Peloton's new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). She will replace Leslie Berland. Weinberg brings over 20 years of expertise as an insights-driven marketing leader. She will serve as a member of Peloton's leadership team, reporting directly to CEO Barry McCarthy. Weinberg will oversee brand and product marketing, growth marketing, creative, consumer insights, membership, and global communications.

"Lauren's growth-first mindset, coupled with her proven ability to deliver growth at scale will be critical assets for our revitalized brand," said Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy. "She thrives on understanding both the art and science of effective and impactful marketing strategies for companies, to build awareness and engagement, identify new audiences, and drive customer conversion, all ambitions key to the Peloton growth strategy."

Weinberg joins the team from Intuit, where she served as SVP, Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer for QuickBooks. Prior, she led global marketing and communications as Chief Marketing Officer for Square, the $50 billion company that provides technology and software solutions for millions of global small business owners. She has also held marketing roles at Yahoo, MTV and AOL. Weinberg has been named on Forbes' "50 Most Entrepreneurial CMOs" list, Adweek's "Top 18 CMOs", and Brand Innovators' "Top Women in Marketing."

Weinberg also serves as a Board member for the Mobile Marketing Association Board member and is an Adweek executive mentor.

"I am thrilled to be joining the incredible Peloton team to continue building on the momentum of the brand's transformation. As an active member of the Peloton community, I am a huge believer in the impact the brand, product, and community have with millions of consumers.

I am beyond excited to get started, and I see great potential ahead for the company," shared Lauren Weinberg, incoming CMO, Peloton.

Weinberg will be based in New York City.

Lauren Weinberg

About Peloton: Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON), provides Members with expert instruction, and world class content to create impactful and entertaining workout experiences for anyone, anywhere and at any stage in their fitness journey. At home, outdoors, traveling, or at the gym, Peloton brings together immersive classes, cutting-edge technology and hardware, and the Peloton App with multiple tiers to personalize the Peloton experience [with or without equipment].

Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Peloton has millions of Members across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, and Austria.

For more information, visit www.onepeloton.com.

AVENTUUR ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICA'S LARGEST ROLLOUT OF SURF, LEISURE & WELLBEING DESTINATIONS

Global developer Aventuur announces its plans for a programmatic rollout of mixed-use surf, leisure and wellbeing destinations across North America. Having acquired the exclusive rights to nine territories within the region, the company is leading the introduction of Wavegarden's technology in the United States and Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Aventuur's rollout has the potential to create a real estate portfolio exceeding US$1 billion, with each of the company's destinations requiring US$50-100 million in development capital. The company's North American expansion follows its success in the Asia Pacific region, where it is developing two projects in Australia and New Zealand.

Driven by increasing demand for outdoor recreation (rapidly accelerated by the pandemic) and the proven commercialization of Wavegarden technology, Aventuur is helping democratize the sport of surfing by providing communities with access to perfect uncrowded waves, world-class surf coaching and tailored progression programs for all abilities. By acknowledging this historic shift and responding through considered, responsible development that incorporates biophilic design principles and leverages the benefits of "blue health", Aventuur sees a future where wellbeing can be transformed.

"We are excited to be launching in North America and applying all that we have learned from developing projects in Australia and New Zealand. Skiing and golf have long demonstrated how lifestyle sports can create value when thoughtfully integrated with real estate. We see surfing as the next frontier and firmly believe that the Wavegarden offers the most compelling experiential anchor for mixed-use real estate developments," said Aventuur Co-Founder and CEO, Nicholas Edelman.

"By creating new destinations that encourage people to get outdoors, learn new skills, pursue healthy activities and connect with like-minded individuals, we can achieve our purpose of improving physical and mental wellbeing across North America."

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Unveiling a Game-Changing Partnership: NFL Icon Dan Marino Joins Forces with Relaxium®, Inspired by His Incredible Experience with Their Products Relaxium®, an Inc. 500 fastest growing company in the US, announced a 'perfect pairing' with Dan Marino today. The legendary Miami Dolphins Quarterback and Hall of Famer is eager to share his unprecedented results after using Relaxium®'s revolutionary line of products.

Being one of the greatest and most decorated NFL quarterbacks of all time, he's naturally transitioned into the world of health and fitness.

Marino has been approached by many health and fitness competitors, yet it's only fitting that he aligned himself with another #1. Marino recognized that Relaxium® is in "a league of their own" and is super impressed with Relaxium®'s commitment to excellence that is evident in every product they've developed.

Marino's admiration and respect for Relaxium® came following his own personal experience with the brand. He stated, "After years of restless sleep, I finally found a way to combat that with Relaxium® Sleep. I'm excited to be representing this great product that helps me get a solid night's sleep every night." Marino understands the struggle of not being able to get a good night's rest, and he truly appreciates the importance of quality sleep. Mr. Marino also commented, "As an athlete – and a grandparent – getting a good night's sleep is everything."

Dr. Eric Ciliberti M.D., Clinical Neurologist is the founder and creator of the innovative Relaxium® Brand and its line of supplements that are the most popular drug-free sleep and mood products on the market today.

"Healthy sleep is one of the keys to 'staying in the game' for the long run," Dr. Ciliberti M.D. recently commented. "As such, we are delighted that our product's efficacy is being recognized by an endorsement from a celebrated athlete as dedicated to his health, longevity, and well-being as Dan Marino." Relaxium® is changing lives by helping people fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling refreshed.

Relaxium®'s brand has earned consumers' trust, since all Relaxium®'s formulas are scientifically validated and tested for potency and purity.

Dan Marino is recognized as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, rewriting NFL record books throughout his storied 17-year career with the Dolphins and leading the team to the playoffs ten times, as well as one Super Bowl appearance. Marino was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection, the 1984 NFL Most Valuable Player, and was selected to the Hall of Fame in 2005.

VedaOils Launches Cosmetic Raw Material Range for Personal Care Brands As people are increasingly growing interested in holistic wellness and beauty, there is an increased demand for reliable raw materials among large and small cosmetics brands. VedaOils by Bo International, a renowned provider of premium-quality essential oils and natural products, is thrilled to announce the launch of their comprehensive Cosmetic Raw Material Range for personal care brands. This new range is set to revolutionise the beauty industry by offering an extensive selection of trusted raw materials that personal care brands can utilise to create effective and high-quality cosmetic products.

With a strong commitment to promoting natural and sustainable beauty solutions, VedaOils has become a trusted name in the industry. The launch of their Cosmetic Raw Material Range provides personal care brands with the finest ingredients for their formulations, at the best prices for small and large businesses.

One of the key highlights of the Cosmetic Raw Material Range is the emphasis on customization. VedaOils understands that personal care brands require flexibility and the ability to differentiate their products. Therefore, they offer a wide variety of raw materials that can be tailored to specific needs, enabling brands to create unique formulations that cater to their target audience. The products in the range include Emollients to moisturise the skin, such as shea butter, which can be bought in refined, unrefined, and liquid forms.

Cosmetic range also includes Emulsifiers that can be used to formulate skincare and haircare products, like cetyl alcohol. VedaOils also offers a range of Texturizers and fillers, including dead sea mud and activated charcoal powder. Besides this, common ingredients like preservatives, stabilisers, conditioners, thickeners, lye, and surfactants can also be found on their platform. From organic botanical extracts to nourishing carrier oils, VedaOils ensures that all ingredients meet stringent quality standards.

"Our goal at VedaOils has always been to provide our customers with nature-inspired, ethically sourced ingredients that deliver exceptional results," said Aayush Gupta, CEO at VedaOils. "With the launch of our Cosmetic Raw Material Range, we aim to empower personal care brands to unlock their creativity and develop new products that prioritise natural beauty and consumer well-being. By offering trusted products for every formulation in personal care, we simplify the process of researching and sourcing ingredients on our one-stop platform."

In addition to the extensive product range, VedaOils also offers comprehensive support and expertise to small and large personal-care brands.

Their team of experienced professionals is readily available to provide guidance, recommend ingredients, and assist in the formulation process.

If companies wish to use their pre-formulated solutions, the team can also assist them in the private-labelling process, ensuring that brands receive the necessary resources to excel in today's competitive beauty market.

RAFFLES SECURES #2 POSITION AS BEST HOTEL BRAND IN THE WORLD IN THE TRAVEL + LEISURE 2023 WORLD'S BEST AWARDS

Raffles Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce it has been awarded the coveted #2 position in the Best Hotel Brand category in the 2023 World's Best Awards by Travel + Leisure, upholding the legendary brand's status as a foremost leader in luxury hospitality. With an outstanding score of 98.59, the announcement marks the highest ranking awarded to the brand by Travel + Leisure, and is a testament to Raffles' sustained vision, service and standards. The World's Best Awards is an annual survey by Travel + Leisure readers of their favourite travel experiences around the world - from top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more.

"We are proud and honoured to receive this recognition from the readers of Travel + Leisure, which is a celebration of the very best in hospitality worldwide," said Omer Acar, CEO, Raffles & Orient Express.

"This prestigious accolade reflects the outstanding work of our skilled and passionate hotel teams around the globe, and their commitment to providing guests with exemplary service and unforgettable experiences every time they visit. Our ambition is to lead within the ultra luxury space and are dedicated to moving the industry forward with immersive cultural activities, innovative wellness offerings, and elevated dining experiences that take the guest journey to the next level."

Since the opening of the brand's first hotel in 1887 – Raffles Singapore - Raffles Hotels & Resorts has remained amongst the most legendary names in hospitality and is known for setting a new standard for luxury service the world over. Its fabled hotels are found in carefully chosen destinations, such as Paris, Dubai, Doha, Phnom Penh, Warsaw, and Udaipur. Beyond these acclaimed locales, and many others, Raffles will continue to raise the bar with highly anticipated openings set for later this year including Raffles London at The OWO, Raffles Macau, Raffles Bahrain and its first hotel and residences in North America, Raffles Boston. As Raffles grows and reaches new destinations, each hotel will remain distinctly Raffles, infused with the same spirit of adventure, luxury, and sublime service that has been carried forward with the brand since its inception during the Golden Age of Travel.

In recognition of the outstanding calibre of individual Raffles properties, Travel + Leisure South East Asia also awarded several Raffles hotels in its respective Asia Pacific Luxury awards. Top rankings were awarded across a number of categories including Raffles Singapore as #1 Best City Hotel in Singapore, Raffles Le Royal Phnom Penh #1 Best Hotel Pool in Cambodia, and the Five Senses of Wellness Retreat at Raffles Bali named #4 Best Experience in Asia.

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Boca Raton-Based Real Estate Owner & Operator Basis Industrial Acquires Tampa's Brandywine Business Center, Corporex Plaza and Presidents Plaza Business Center for $33 Million Basis Industrial, a privately held and vertically integrated real estate owner and operator based in Boca Raton, Florida, closed on/purchased the "Tampa Industrial Portfolio," including Brandywine Business Center at 3801 Corporex Park Drive, Tampa, FL, 33619; Corporex Plaza at 3902 Corporex Park Drive, Tampa, 33619; and Presidents Plaza Business Center at 4801 George Road, Tampa, 33634 on April 28. The purchase price was $33 million. The total acquisition cost was above $35 million, as Basis plans to invest heavily in the property The properties, totaling 224,108 square feet on 16.1 acres, are Basis' first assets in Tampa. This acquisition elevates Basis to owning and managing more than 2 million square feet of multi-tenant industrial and mixed-use commercial real estate. Basis has been acquiring this asset class since its launch in January 2022.

Anthony Scavo, COO and president of Basis Industrial, represented Basis in the transaction; Marcus & Millichap represented the seller. JLL sourced debt for the transaction.

"This was a difficult transaction to get closed and we went above and beyond to assist the seller to get it done," said Anthony Scavo, who was the buyer representative and is Basis's Chief Operating Officer and President.

Current clients leasing in the "Tampa Industrial Portfolio" are Joffrey's Coffee, Acree Air Condition, Pharmscript of Florida, Ademco, Inc., Tri-Ed Distribution, Inspectorate America, Echo UES, Inc., National Flood Expert, IGT Global Solutions, Rauland-Borg Corporation, Sunrun, and many more.

Basis plans to expand their footprint in the Tampa Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).

"We are thrilled to expand to Tampa by purchasing these valuable properties that fit our acquisition strategy of multitenant industrial," said Daniel Weinstein, CEO of Basis Industrial. "We love Tampa and see many advantages to diversifying our portfolio by tapping into this market. We are bullish on Tampa and hope to grow to 1 million square feet here in the near future."

"We feel strongly about the growth we are seeing in Tampa and the surrounding areas. We hope to take advantage of it by expanding our acquisitions of select properties," added Scavo. "We see opportunity in this tumultuous market. When other investors are hiding, we are buying."

Basis uses its subsidiary management company, BaySpace, to manage the company's industrial assets. BaySpace now has over 20 employees and manages all 2 million square feet Basis has acquired.

Chicago's Premier Luxury Wellness Club Grows In Square Footage, Memberships, Co-working and Offerings BIÂN, Chicago's premier luxury health and wellness club, is thrilled to unveil its expansion, which includes the addition of not only more physical space, including an elevated co-working experience, but new community offerings and expanded services for its rapidly growing membership.

BIÂN's new additional 9,000 square feet of club space were designed to accommodate its members' health, work and social habits in a post-pandemic world. The expansion includes additional elevated co-working areas for the new paradigm of flexible work and play, small private rooms for calls, and large conference rooms for members. To grow its social and dining offerings, BIÂN also now features a new lounge, formal dining space, private event space, and an expanded kitchen. An addition of two new studios, private training, yoga, and meditation spaces, and two ancillary locker rooms will support expanded fitness options.

The expansion of the physical space allows the club's membership to grow, and the member experience to continue to evolve.

The service programming at BIÂN will also continue to develop, with enhanced offerings such as integrative executive physicals, physical therapy, expanded member events, BIÂN beauty services for non-members, and thought leadership sessions and seminars with the team of Doctors and Wellness Leaders for groups and corporate teams. "I believe that the world is ready and receptive to the fact that well-being is a necessary priority in all arenas - personally, professionally, and everything in between - as it is all interconnected in order to live a joyful and vital existence," says BIÂN Co-Founder and Chief Wellness Officer, Mar Soraparu.

"We will never remain static in our offerings. Rather, we will continue to thoughtfully add and evolve our options to fully support our community and our goal of leading in a new paradigm of wellness and living well. Our foundation is strong, our leaders are experienced, and our focus remains on constant improvement and elevation in all aspects of BIÂN" says Joe Fisher, BIÂN Co-Founder & CEO. With this expansion, BIÂN continues to trailblaze in the luxury health and wellness space, offering its members the best in fitness, wellness, beauty, and business – all in an effort to help enhance their wellbeing and work/life balance from one luxurious location.

Gabriel & Co. Presents Exclusive Interview with Naeem Khan Gabriel & Co., the most trusted leader of the bridal and fashion fine jewelry world, is excited to share their exclusive Designer Spotlight Series interview with luxury fashion designer, Naeem Khan.

Khan, who shares Gabriel & Co.'s optimistic outlook and enthusiasm for the future of fashion, has loyal clients who are eager to wear Khan's incomparably crafted dresses and gowns. In Gabriel & Co.'s exclusive interview and Designer Spotlight photo shoot with Khan, he notes that his business is thriving because his customers now regard the pandemic "as a reminder that life is short, so it's important that we go out, eat, celebrate and have the best time we can with friends and family."

Khan prides his collections as celebratory, crafting his sophisticated garments from personally designed lush fabrics that are created at his family's factories in India, and incorporating intricate beading and embroidery.

"Naeem's clothes are such a uniquely irresistible confluence of drama and detail, that's it's a joy for us to accessorize his collection," says Hal Rubenstein, Gabriel's Global Style Director.

"Both houses enjoy making a grand sweep, but when you come in close, the intricacy of what he does combined with the intricacy of what we do, creates an intoxicating harmony. And we couldn't be more flattered the way Khan admires how we've complimented his beautiful work with Gabriel Fine Jewelry."

Gabriel & Co. featuring Naeem Khan

Gabriel & Co.'s new bounty of gold links, lockets, cascades of diamonds, sapphire drops, and array of Bujukan bracelets perfectly complement Khan's sensually elegant clothes. "If my clothes are a delicious cake," says Khan, "then jewelry is the frosting, and who doesn't love frosting on a cake? …When I am designing, I am always thinking about what jewelry will finish the look. You can't go out without it."

The complete DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT series highlights talent from diverse concept of style to showcase Gabriel & Co.'s wide range of offerings. Each designer-dedicated web page features four parts: a written interview; the designer's selection of five new jewels from Gabriel & Co., along with a statement on each piece; the podcast, which can be viewed and downloaded; and a #GabrielNY section, offers each piece that the designers used to style the model in the on-page photos. Past installments featured such artists as Norma Kamali, Max Mara, Urban Zen, Tommy Hilfiger , J.Mendel, Rebecca Minkoff and Oscar de la Renta.

About Gabriel & Co.: Gabriel & Co. is a New York City based jewelry design house which was founded in 1989 by brothers Jack and Dominick Gabriel.

Family owned and operated, the company began in New York City and has since evolved into one of the most prolific fine jewelry brands in the U.S., sold at more than 1,200 retailers nationwide. The story of Gabriel & Co. is one of passion, integrity, service, and trust. Gabriel creates beautifully unique and distinctive pieces that are designed to reflect the true beauty that is unique in all of us. Each piece is passionately designed and created as a crafted personal experience.