Healthyr unveils at-home test kits at Walmart
Healthyr, a leading provider of digital health and wellness solutions, is continuing to take action toward reinventing patient care with the launch of their six at-home tests now available at Walmart.
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Walgreens gets behind National Drug Take-Back Day
Walgreens is calling on the public to help in the fight against prescription drug abuse by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Drug take-back days are reserved annually for the safe disposal of unwanted, unused, or expired medications.
Rite Aid plans to close over 150 underperforming stores
Rite Aid plans to plans to close about 7% of its stores initially, as the drugstore chain makes its way through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. The company submitted a list of 154 stores in a court filing. Most of the chain’s stores are on the East and West Coasts, and the list reflects
NRF: Consumers budgeting $875 for holidays
WASHINGTON – Consumers celebrating the winter holidays expect to spend an average of $875 on gifts, food and seasonal items, according to a survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics for the National Retail Federation.
CVS to take some cold, cough products with phenylephrine off shelves
According to published reports, CVS Health said Thursday that it will remove from its shelves certain oral cough and cold products with phenylephrine as the only active ingredient. A panel of advisers to the U.S.
Walgreens Flu Index shows flu activity on this rise
Walgreens launched the 2023-2024 Walgreens Flu Index Thursday to help communities track flu activity in their area and serve as an important reminder to take preventive measures, including an annual flu shot.
Register for NACDS’ 90th anniversary celebration
Time is running out to register for NACDS’ 90th anniversary celebration. Chain Drug Review, Drug Store News, The Emerson Group and MMR have joined forces to celebrate the contributions of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and community pharmacy retailers.
Craig Jelinek to step down as Costco CEO
Costco Wholesale Corp. chief executive officer Craig Jelinek intends to step down from that role, effective January 1, 2024.
Walmart kicks off its holiday shopping season
Walmart promises a season of savings designed to make shopping for gifts and celebrating the holidays more affordable.
Walgreens to hold virtual Puerto Rico Localization Summit
Walgreens said Wednesday that it will hold its first ever Puerto Rico Localization Summit, a virtual showcase for diverse, local and regional businesses and entrepreneurs to share their retail offerings with the merchants of the national drugstore chain.
Amazon Pharmacy offers drone delivery
Amazon Pharmacy announced Wednesday that customers now have a new way to get the medications they need quickly and affordably.
Walgreens and the Cardiovascular Research Foundation partner
Walgreens and the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) announced Wednesday a collaboration to drive forward the PREVUE-VALVE study, a groundbreaking population-based clinical trial that aims to quantify the prevalence of valvular heart disease (VHD) among older Americans and pave the way for th
Rite Aid gets approvals from bankruptcy court
Rite Aid Corp. announced Tuesday that it has received approvals from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey for its “First Day” motions related to the company’s voluntary Chapter 11 petitions filed on October 15, 2023. The Court granted interim approval to access up to $3.
Dollar General continues investing in rural communities with new dual distribution facility
Blair, Nebraska is a small town of less than 8,000 people. North of Omaha, Blair is surrounded by rolling hills that are covered with corn fields in the summer and Midwest snow in winter. Here, residents say everyone knows everyone and hometown support is strong.
Lexie: A third of Americans over 50 with hearing loss say it affects their mental health
One year after hearing aids became available over-the-counter for Americans with mild to moderate hearing loss, most still don’t recognize that hearing loss can lead to declines in cognitive, mental and physical health, and disengagement from social activities.
Deloitte: Holiday shoppers are back in the spirit of spending
Consumers are getting back into the spirit of spending this holiday season. This is according to Deloitte’s 38th annual Holiday Retail Survey released today, which examines consumer behavior and sentiment ahead of the crucial holiday shopping season.