Overcoming retail labor shortages with self-checkout
The retail industry at large faces a pervasive issue: labor shortages. For retailers, this isn’t merely a trend, but a pressing reality that demands innovative solutions.
Technology
Three dramatic technological boosts to pharmacy
Retail pharmacists are being asked to play an increasingly pivotal role in patient care in their communities, and the stress is putting a serious strain on the system: persistent drug shortages, regulations, burnout, walkouts, and the list goes on.
Automation can drive new revenue streams and profits
“Now hiring.” This posting is all too common in the pharmacy sector. A shrinking talent pool frustrates the plans of both chain stores and independents to improve patient care. Yet improving patient care paves the pathway to greater profitability.
AI and RFID are new answers to long-standing needs
The past few years have brought ongoing, unprecedented challenges for retailers. New concerns from higher costs and economic uncertainty to multiple global conflicts show just how connected our world is.
Central fulfillment can foster momentous change
The pharmacy industry stands on the brink of a profound shift. Fortune Business Insights’ projections expect the industry to grow at a 56% rate by 2028, which requires the industry to reimagine itself to meet demand.
How collaboration bolsters the Rx supply chain
The term “disruption” is an exciting prospect in many industries, but for many retail pharmacy professionals the term sparks memories of the grueling conditions at the height of the pandemic, from spikes in demand for drugs and products once readily available to customers queuing out the door waitin
Cantaloupe’s 2024 report reveals surge in cashless and touchless payments
MALVERN, Pa. – Cantaloupe, Inc., a leading provider of end-to-end technology solutions for self-service commerce, has released its highly anticipated Cantaloupe 2024 Micropayment Trends Report. The report analyzes payment transaction data from a sample of more than 600,000 (out of 1.
New generative AI application from Zebra Technologies and Google Cloud
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. – Zebra Technologies Corporation announced its collaboration with Google Cloud, Android, and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to help enterprises deliver transformative customer experiences along with improved employee productivity and insights powered by generative AI.
CoolerX leads retail evolution with AI at Innovation Summit
Silicon Valley, Calif. – CoolerX, formerly Cooler Screens, the technology company powering the in-store retail media and merchandising revolution, hosted its 5th annual Innovation Summit last week, an exclusive, invite-only event co-sponsored by Microsoft and NVIDIA.
PillSafe spearheads solutions to opioid crisis with new technology
About 1.2 million people will die from opioid overdoses in the United States and Canada this decade, demonstrating the urgent need for a solution to the drug epidemic.
TrueRx: AI-powered monitoring and alert system is the industry’s first prescription for fraud
ROCKVILLE, Md. – DrFirst’s new prescription monitoring solution – TrueRx – will give the nation’s pharmacies their first-ever standardized alert system to protect against prescriber identity and prescription fraud.
Babson Diagnostics to launch transformative blood testing service with leading retailers
Babson Diagnostics, a science-first health technology company, announced Thursday that it will launch BetterWay blood testing with three retail partners in Austin and San Antonio.
KNAPP launches shuttle for freezer applications
KNAPP, a global leader of intelligent intralogistics solutions, today announced that they will commence sale and implementation of their industry leading OSR shuttle technology for cold chain applications and projects.
RedSail Technologies launches RxCash+
RedSail Technologies, a leading provider of pharmacy technology and solutions, has launched RxCash+. This offering is designed to help pharmacies better manage changing market prices for their cash-paying patients.
CVS Media Exchange (CMX) partners with Pinterest
CVS Media Exchange (CMX), a data-led, technology-driven media network that enables partners to reach and better serve CVS Pharmacy shoppers, is partnering with Pinterest and LiveRamp on data clean rooms to bring greater transparency to partners (CPG brand suppliers).