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.
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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.
Walmart expands autoimmune-focused care to 25 more pharmacies
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart announced the opening of 25 new autoimmune-focused Specialty Pharmacies of the Community across five states as part of a continued journey toward improving health outcomes for all. These 25 new locations come after debuting six last October.
Credit card ‘swipe’ fees to account for nearly $3 billion of 2024 back-to-school costs
WASHINGTON – “Swipe” fees banks charge merchants to process credit card transactions will drive up the price of school and college supplies by almost $3 billion this year and cost the average family between $20 and $30, the Merchants Payments Coalition said today.
Sam’s Club MAP launches display ads in Sam’s Club Mobile App’s unique Scan & Go feature
Sam’s Club, one of the world’s leading retailers and a digital innovation pioneer, announced Sam’s Club Member Access Platform (MAP) is launching display ads in the Scan & Go™ experience to help members easily find more products while they shop in-club.
Walmart releases first annual state of “Adaptive Retail” report
Walmart believes that we are now in the era of “Adaptive Retail” where success depends on bringing shopping to the customer in exactly the way they want and need. The retailer argues that this new form of retailing goes beyond blending the best of online and offline and requires retailers to adapt