H-E-B offers customers safe way to dispose unused medications
To curb the misuse of unused medication and prescription opioid abuse, H-E-B is providing its pharmacy customers with a free, effective medication disposal solution.
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GMDC|Retail Tomorrow’s Share of Spend Report offers insights into shoppers’ spending tendencies
It’s no secret that retail is experiencing a migration of products from physical brick-and-mortar stores to online. The proliferation of e-commerce and its impact is cause for concern among traditional retailers.
MinuteClinic receives ANCC Pathway to Excellence designation
CVS Health announced Wednesday that MinuteClinic, the company’s retail medical clinic, joins a premier group of organizations that have received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Study: Online grocery loyalty grows, but success costly
SHELTON, Conn. – Consumers are more frequently shopping for groceries online, according to the TABS Analytics 7th Annual Food and Beverage Consumables Study.
Walgreens Find Care platform features sleep solutions
With an ongoing commitment to help its customers and patients better manage their chronic conditions, Walgreens announced on Monday that the millions of adults experiencing sleep issues can now access new sleep solutions through its Walgreens Find Care platform.
KPH president and CEO Bridget-ann Hart to retire
Bridget-ann Hart will retire as president and chief executive officer of Kinney Drugs operator KPH Healthcare Services Inc. at the end of the year. She will continue to serve on the board of KPH, a national provider of health care services with more than 4,000 employees across four divisions.
Changing retail landscape focus of Emerson Industry Day
Brian Bossetta looks at how retailers are adapting to change at Emerson Group’s annual Industry Day event, held here Wednesday at the Ritz-Carlton.
Walgreens to test drone delivery
Walgreens and Wing, a member of the Alphabet family of companies, are partnering on an industry first promising unparalleled speed and convenience of “store to door” delivery of health and wellness, food and beverage and convenience items — via state-of-the-art drone technology — in minutes.
CBD-infused skin care brand KARIBO launches
Growth equity firm MMG Consumer Brands has launched KARIBO Beauty, a cannabidiol (CBD) infused skin care brand, to retailers and consumers nationwide.
Deloitte: Holiday sales to grow by 4.5% to 5%
Retail sales this holiday season are likely to increase by between 4.5% and 5%, according to projections by Deloitte.
Stop & Shop unveils 21 remodeled stores on Long Island
Stop & Shop has introduced a fresh new look at 21 Suffolk County stores on Long Island, N.Y.
Walmart debuts first health and wellness center
When Sam Walton opened the first Walmart store in Rogers, Ark., in 1962, he set in motion an enterprise that fundamentally transformed the way Americans shop, giving them convenient access to high-quality consumer products at the lowest possible price.
Google Photos, CVS Pharmacy team up to offer same-day printing
CVS Pharmacy announced Thursday a collaboration with Google Photos on their new same-day, print-to-store experience. Consumers can now order high-quality 4×6 prints directly from Google Photos for same-day pick up at more than 7,400 CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide.
Walmart to roll out Delivery Unlimited
Walmart announced plans to expand the reach of Delivery Unlimited – a Grocery Delivery membership option for customers – to 1,400 stores later this fall. The program gives customers the option to pay a yearly $98 fee or a monthly $12.95 fee to receive unlimited Walmart Grocery Delivery orders.
Walgreens offers rewards for Apple Pay purchases
Beginning on Friday, September 13, Walgreens customers will receive 3% Daily Cash when they use Apple Card with Apple Pay on eligible purchases, including prescriptions, made in Walgreens and Duane Reade stores, and for purchases made on the Walgreens app and on walgreens.com.
Walmart taps Nuala O’Connor for new digital role
Walmart has appointed Nuala O’Connor to a new role as senior vice president and chief counsel of digital citizenship. In that role, O’Connor will focus on Walmart’s use of data and technology to advance the retailer’s goals, the company said.