iA opening new Rx fulfillment innovation hub at redesigned national headquarters
BINGHAMPTON, N.Y. – iA hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week at their newly renovated iA national headquarters.
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Pharmacy Tech: Revolutionizing health care with cutting-edge solutions
According to the latest BCC Research study, the demand for Pharmacy Automation: Technologies and Global Markets is growing from $7.8 billion in 2023 to $12.7 billion by the end of 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2% from 2023 through 2028.
NationsBenefits launches NationsBenefits POS
NationsBenefits has officially launched NationsBenefits POS, an all-in-one, handheld, point-of-sale terminal that independent retailers can use to easily transact with eligible health plan members.
Sam’s Club deploys AI-powered exit technology at over 120 locations
Sam’s Club has announced significant progress in its rollout of technology that resolves a key member concern – waiting in line for receipt verification to exit the club.
Artificial intelligence can help counter shrink
Inventory management and loss prevention continue to challenge businesses within the retail industry. A recent survey by the National Retail Federation, a trade association dedicated to the retail industry ecosystem, reported that collective U.S.
Five means of optimizing the transition to central fill
With prescription medication costs on the rise, pharmacies nationwide continue to experience increasing pressures to provide accessible and affordable care to patients while trying to balance the need to offer competitive pricing and a viable business model.
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.
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.