Online pharmacy HealthWarehouse.com plans to implement Innovation’s PharmASSIST Quick Start high-volume technology for its online/mail order pharmacy in Florence, Ky. Innovation said Wednesday that HealthWarehouse.
Target Corp. has agreed to acquire the same-day delivery company Shipt Inc. for $550 million in cash.
ECRM’s RangeMe has launched RangeMe Verified brands, a new service to help retail buyers to identify “business-ready” products and companies. RangeMe said Wednesday that the RangeMe Verified brands service is designed to make the sourcing the right products less time-consuming for retailers.
IRI has allied with Time Inc. subsidiary Viant to provide “people-based” target marketing and measurement for consumer packaged goods (CPG) and retail marketers.
Loblaw Cos. has tapped Alliance Data Systems Corp. subsidiary Precima to help sharpen its grocery and pharmacy analytics.
PharmaSmart International Inc. welcomed new guidelines updating the definition of hypertension and stressing the use of validated devices for measuring blood pressure.
Health screening kiosk maker higi SH LLC welcomed reduced standards for high blood pressure (BP) released this week by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC).
Food and drug retailer Albertsons Cos. has entered into an agreement with data and analytics specialist IRI for supply chain services.
Global health care and pharmaceutical information specialist QuintilesIMS has changed its name to IQVIA. The IQVIA name became effective as of Nov. 6, the company said. Plans call for IQVIA equity shares to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “IQV” starting on
Kesavan Srikumar has joined pharmacy automation provider PerceptiMed Inc. as senior director of manufacturing. PerceptiMed noted that Srikumar brings more than 30 years of manufacturing experience to the company. Previously, he held management positions at Solectron, Flextronics and Aviat Networks.
Catalina has launched an enhanced targeting solution to help brands better understand, reach and influence consumers who make buying decisions based on dietary needs, clean label choices like natural and recognizable ingredients, health and wellness, and sustainable company practices.
Albertsons Cos. has begun accepting Apple Pay mobile payment in all of its food and drug retail banners, spanning more than 2,300 stores nationwide. Albertsons Cos.
Canada is making strides in the deployment of its national e-prescribing service, PrescribeIT.
TABS Analytics has acquired Pivotstream Inc., a Seattle-based global data analytics firm. Financial terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed. In announcing the deal this week, TABS said the Pivotstream platform will be a core component of its service offerings going forward.
Rite Aid Corp. said it has become the first pharmacy retailer to accept Apple Pay as a form of payment online. Rite Aid said Thursday that customers using Apple devices can now shop the approximately 12,000 items available at RiteAid.com and use Apple Pay to make their purchase. To use the
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has formed an advisory board for the Supplement Online Wellness Library (OWL) dietary supplement product registry.
