CVS changes Aetna leadership after disappointing quarter
CVS chief strategy officer Katerina Guerraz is appointed the segment’s chief operating officer.
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Walgreens and Instacart team to accept SNAP/EBT online nationwide
Walgreens announced a new collaboration with Instacart to offer online SNAP/EBT payment acceptance at more than 7,500 Walgreens stores nationwide, including over 100 Duane Reade locations in New York. Customers can now purchase thousands of SNAP-eligible products for same-day delivery via Instacart.
Circana reports U.S. prestige beauty industry sales grew by 8% in the first half
In the first half of 2024, the U.S. prestige beauty market grew by 8% to $15.3 billion, while sales at mass merchants held flat, according to Circana, a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior.
Flu and RSV vaccine appointments now available at Rite Aid locations
Rite Aid announces availability of Flu and RSV vaccine appointments at all locations
CVS Health mobilizes its response as Hurricane Debby makes landfall
The pharmacy has implemented numerous measures to mitigate the risk of pauses in prescription fulfillment.
NRF: Economy still growing, but could be slowing enough for fed to lower interest rates this year
“The consumer environment has kept the expansion on a positive path toward a ‘soft landing’ despite high interest rates."
Amazon reports profitable Q2, but offers a cautious outlook for Q3
Amazon on Thursday reported strong sales and improved profits in its fiscal second quarter, but the company's stock price fell in after-hours trading after the company noted that sales and profits may fall somewhat in the third quarter.
WBA sells shares of Cencora for about $1.1 billion of proceeds
The stock sale has no impact to the long-term partnership between the two companies.
CVS Health unveils senior-focused care centers in Chicago
The move is part of CVS Healthspire, which seeks to deliver more affordable and accessible connected patient care and pharmacy benefits across the nation.
CVS launches environmental health impact initiative
The initiative will help vulnerable communities navigate increasingly common extreme weather events.
Hartig Drug to celebrate 120 years of serving the community
DUBUQUE, Iowa – Hartig Drug Co., a key part of the Dubuque and tri-state communities, announced its 120th anniversary will take place in September 2024.
Kroger-Albertsons merger put on hold by a Colorado judge
The proposed $25 billion merger of Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. is on hold today after a Colorado judge issued a preliminary injunction to halt it until after a September 30 trial.