Holiday shoppers hooked on fast and free shipping
Fast and free shipping return as holiday shopper favorites, according to Deloitte’s 33rd annual “Holiday Survey” of consumer spending intentions and trends.
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MinuteClinic opens new walk-in clinic in La Jolla, Calif.
WOONSOCKET, R.I. – A new MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinic has opened inside the CVS Pharmacy store at 8831 Villa La Jolla Drive in La Jolla, Calif., providing the community with convenient access to common health care services.
CVS Pharmacy pilots CarePass program in Boston
CVS Pharmacy announced on Wednesday that customers in the greater Boston area can enroll in CarePass, a new pilot membership rewards program offering additional benefits to the company’s popular ExtraCare Rewards Program.
CVS Health providing free wellness screenings in Boston
In its continuing commitment to improve access to affordable health care for all Americans, CVS Health is kicking off its annual Project Health campaign at CVS Pharmacy locations in the Boston area Thursday, November 1, with free health and wellness screenings.
Rite Aid announces results of stockholder voting
Rite Aid Corp. announced the preliminary results of stockholder voting that took place during the Company’s 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders earlier today. As previously announced, Bruce Bodaken was appointed chairman effective as of the meeting.
Sam’s Club Now to offer mobile shopping experience
Sam’s Club Now, a new club set to open in Dallas, represents “the epicenter of innovation” for the membership club, chief executive officer Jamie Iannone said Monday in a blog post on the Sam’s Club website. “There won’t be another club like it.
Stand Up To Cancer, CVS Health team on new video
LOS ANGELES – Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and CVS Health shared a new video today to remind people that every dollar counts in the fight against cancer.
Study says many consumers have abandoned a prescription at pharmacy due to cost
Nearly half of consumers have abandoned a medication prescribed by their physician because it was too expensive, according to a survey released today by DrFirst, the nation’s leading provider of e-prescribing and patient medication management solutions.
AllianceRx Walgreens Prime names new chief human resources officer
AllianceRx Walgreens Prime, a leading specialty and home delivery pharmacy, has named Marcelie “Tuck” Tucker as chief human resources officer.
Amazon to sell exclusive line of health devices
Arcadia Group announced today the launch of an Amazon exclusive brand of consumer-use medical devices for diabetes and hypertension management.
Target to open Columbus Circle small-format store in 2019
Target announced plans to open a new small-format store in Manhattan located near Columbus Circle at 61st St. and Broadway. Projected to open in 2019, the Columbus Circle store will be Target’s 28 open or planned store in New York City – a priority growth market for the company.
Bartell Drugs names Chow new VP of pharmacy
Bartell Drugs announces the promotion of Billy Chow into his new role as the vice president of pharmacy. Over the last four months, Chow has filled the role on an interim basis and now permanently holds the position. “Billy has been an essential part of the leadership team.
Premium candy sweetens U.S. chocolate market
Leading market research firm Packaged Facts estimates total retail dollar sales of the U.S. chocolate candy market will reach $23 billion in 2018, with sales increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 2% between 2013 and 2018.
Amazon reports third quarter profits
Amazon reported a profit of $2.9 billion — $5.75 per share — in its third quarter, up from $256 million a year earlier, as revenue rose 29% to $56.6 billion. Analysts expected Amazon to post earnings of $3.12 per share on $57.1 billion in revenue.
CVS Health urges consumers to safely dispose of unwanted meds
CVS Health and Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart announced a joint effort to raise consumer awareness about the importance of safe medication disposal.
Kroger working with Cardinal Health on drug take-back events
Kroger Co. is teaming up with Cardinal Health to host drug take-back events at more than 200 Kroger locations in 13 states. The events will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. local time on Saturday, October 27. These events are being held in conjunction with the U.S.