CVS CarePass rolls out across the U.S.
CVS Pharmacy announced earlier this month that customers will be able to enroll in CarePass at participating CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide, or online at CVS.com/carepass.
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Leveraging O-T-C growth to boost the health of drug chains
It is seldom that a trend benefits all key players in a given market, but the proliferation of self-care and the growth of the over-the-counter medication market is one of those trends. Drug retailers, consumers and the U.S.
Growth drivers in consumer health sector eyed
The Nicholas Hall Group of Companies, in association with Everything Health, held its North American Consumer Healthcare Conference here in June. With attendees from key consumer health care players and stakeholders, and speakers from companies including Bayer Corp.
New product launches can benefit from a step-wise approach
Today’s product landscape is highly competitive. Speed-to-market continues to be an important product launch factor, but it isn’t everything. Often, overly eager companies introduce a new CPG item too quickly while overlooking critical steps that could prevent costly mistakes.
The buzz around cannabis in beauty and wellness
and is forecast to reach $63.5 billion by 2024, a
The enduring virtue of CVS’ tobacco ban
a bold departure for a pharmacy chain in this country, one that sadly has yet to be matched by any of the company’s peers — was intended to discourage smokers from indulging in a habit that is clearly
NACDS leaders convey passion, purpose at NACDS TSE
BOSTON – “We have big issues. We have big ideas. So thank you for your role in addressing and advancing them at TSE.” With those words, National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) chairman of the board Chris Lane, executive vice president of Wakefern Food Corp.
H-E-B honored with Political Advocacy Award at NACDS TSE
BOSTON – H-E-B was honored for its political engagement during the Political Involvement Reception at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo Saturday night.
Sansone’s retirement marks the end of an era
The news out of Rhode Island that Judy Sansone, chief merchant at CVS Pharmacy, will shortly retire signals more than the end of a remarkable and productive retail career.
TSE unites the industry for a powerful experience
In a recent column, Chain Drug Review editor David Pinto described the 2019 NACDS Annual Meeting this way: “In an ever-changing retail universe, a world where today’s bright hope is tomorrow’s used-to-be, the [NACDS] Annual Meeting, held each spring, remains the standard by which retail meetings are
AmazonFresh expands to three new cities
SEATTLE – Amazon has expanded its AmazonFresh service to three new cities: Houston, Minneapolis and Phoenix. Prime members in those cities can now shop online for meat, seafood, produce and everyday essentials, and have their orders delivered in two hours or less.
Hershey announces investments in emerging snacking businesses
The Hershey Co. is further expanding its position as a snacking category leader, announcing minority investments in emerging snacking businesses FULFIL Holdings Limited and Blue Stripes.
SweeTARTS teams with fashion icon Christian Siriano
SweeTARTS announced Friday its partnership with Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) designer Christian Siriano in celebration of SweeTARTS “Be Both” campaign. Siriano designed a custom couture look inspired by the brand, which celebrates the freedom to be “more than one thing.
PQA seeks comments on proposed standard measure set for pharmacy accountability
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) seeks comments on its “Proposed Standard Measure Set for Pharmacy Accountability in Value-Based Models.
Celestial Seasonings and HeadCount release limited-edition tea
Back by popular demand, Grateful Dead fans can settle down easy with the release of Ramble on Rose, a limited-edition black tea blend from Celestial Seasonings in partnership with nonprofit HeadCount. For the first time ever, this exclusive blend will be available online at no cost.
GIANT Food Stores intros pharmacy app
To make it easier for customers to manage their prescriptions, GIANT Food Stores has launched the GIANT Pharmacy App. When utilizing the free app, customers can request refills, transfer prescriptions and view prescription history.