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.
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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.
The Vitamin Shoppe teams with retail technology leader Jumpmind
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AI among the hot topics at this year’s Industry Day
Two short spans of time — one just over 7 seconds and the other just under 15 minutes — were among the many talking points at The Emerson Group’s 2023 Industry Day last week. The day-long event brought together retailers and suppliers, brand innovators and other thought leaders to discuss the future
Farmaenlace partners with Revionics
Revionics, an Aptos Co. and provider of retail pricing, promotion, markdown and advanced analytics solutions, announced Monday that Farmaenlace, one of the leading pharmacy chains in Ecuador, has selected Revionics’ pricing intelligence platform.
Rite Aid files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Rite Aid Corp. on Sunday announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as part of a voluntary restructuring plan that the company says will reduce its debt, increase its financial flexibility, and allow it to accelerate its ongoing business transformation.
CVS Health CFO Shawn Guertin to take leave of absence
CVS Health said Monday that Shawn Guertin, executive vice president, chief financial officer and president of Health Services, will be taking a leave of absence due to unforeseen family health reasons.
Dollar General brings back Todd Vasos as CEO
In a major shakeup, Dollar General Corp. announced the reappointment of Todd Vasos as chief executive officer, effective immediately. The move, which comes less than a year after Vasos retired, signals the company’s intention to reorient itself and chart a new strategic course.
WBA’s Q4 earnings fall short of expectations
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. reported fourth quarter adjusted earnings of 67 cents per share, down 17% from a year earlier and one cent shy of analysts’ forecast. Fourth quarter revenue of $35.42 topped Wall Street’s estimate of $34.56 billion.
Walgreens pharmacy staffers walkout over work conditions
Walgreens pharmacy staff walked off the job this week over concerns that working conditions are putting employees and patients at risk according to an AP report.
WBA appoints Tim Wentworth chief executive officer
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) announced Wednesday the appointment of Tim Wentworth as the company’s new chief executive officer, effective October 23. Wentworth will also join the WBA board of directors upon assuming the role.
Samsung Health taps b.well Connected Health to make personalized health care a reality
LAS VEGAS – b.well announced Tuesday at the HLTH 2023 conference that Samsung Health will use the b.well Connected Health platform to transform how consumers manage their health and engage with healthcare solutions and services.