UPS and CVS Health to explore drone delivery options
Program will include delivery of prescriptions and retail products.
Program will include delivery of prescriptions and retail products.
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. and the Cardinal Health Foundation Tuesday announced the organizations are again partnering to host drug take back events at 235 Kroger family of pharmacies locations across 25 states from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (local time) on Saturday, October 26—the U.S. Drug
WASHINGTON – The CHPA Educational Foundation and its digital brand KnowYourOTCs was honored twice by PRNEWS with a 2019 Platinum PR Award in the category of “On a Shoestring Campaign,” and with an honorable mention in the “Cause-Related Marketing” category. Developed in partnership with the digital communications agency SOMA Strategies, the
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. — UPS announced on Tuesday its latest drone logistics partnership with wholesale pharmaceutical distributor AmerisourceBergen. The collaboration will deploy the UPS Flight Forward drone airline to transport certain pharmaceuticals, supplies and records to qualifying medical campuses served by AmerisourceBergen across the United
ORLANDO, Fla. — Nielsen announced on Tuesday its predictions for 2020 and the decade ahead from Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo. Built on the most holistic and predictive view of consumer purchasing habits, Nielsen anticipates that 2020 will represent an inflection point for trust and transparency, 5G
CLAYTON, In. — The 2019 Emerson Logistics Supply Chain and Distribution Center Conference was held earlier this month at the company’s 545,010-square-foot distribution center here, which opened in September of 2018. The First Annual Conference focused on meeting the challenges of today’s rapidly changing logistics
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va — Walgreens on Friday afternoon made its first on-demand drone delivery. The retailer’s initial “store to door” drone shipment went to locals Michael Collver and his wife Kelly, who received a cough and cold pack complete with Tylenol, Halls cough drops, tissues, Emergen-C
DENTON, Texas — Sally Beauty announced plans to expand its investment in North Texas and the surrounding communities. The company is investing in new talent and capabilities in digital commerce, brand marketing and strategy and global sourcing. As part of this effort, approximately 40 new positions
PORTLAND, Maine — ZipLine, a leading mobile payment and rewards technology platform, announced on Thursday the findings of a new survey on payment and loyalty. Conducted by Google in July, the national survey—entitled “Payment Trends in the United States“—analyzed a sample of 500 adults in
QUINCY, MASS. – Retail Business Services, a subsidiary of Ahold Delhaize USA, on Thursday said implementation of its ScanIt Mobile solution for frictionless checkout is on track to reach 30 grocery stores by year’s end. The ScanIt Mobile technology was developed in Retail Business Services’
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — With colder temperatures making their return across the country and flu season underway, health officials recommend that everyone six months of age and older receive a flu shot. Joining the push for early vaccinations is Kmart Pharmacy, which offers flu shots,
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Less than 1 in 5 men in the U.S. are able to take a single day of paid paternity leave. On Tuesday, Dove Men+Care and its partners – PL+US, the leading national paid family leave advocacy group, and Alexis Ohanian, a
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Eagle Labs has launched impirica, a new brand of CBD intended to eliminate consumer fear, and increase confidence, in trying the exciting new cannabidiol category. Although most Americans have now heard about CBD, many are very confused and concerned about product
WEST HILLS, Calif. — Pharmavite announced Monday that it has named Rhonda Hoffman as chief marketing officer. In this role, Hoffman will lead all marketing efforts for Pharmavite, including brand development, consumer insights, advertising and organization development. “We’re thrilled to announce Rhonda Hoffman as our
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – Bausch + Lomb announced on Monday the U.S. launch of PreserVision AREDS 2 Formula minigel eye vitamins. The new minigels will replace the currently offered PreserVision AREDS 2 Formula soft gels, offering patients an easier-to-swallow option as compared to the original AREDS
NW YORK — The OECD estimates non-adherence to pill regimes cause 200,000 premature deaths a year in EU and costs EUR 125 billion in the U.S. $105 billion. Elucid’s Pill Connect system which has now successfully completed a number of patient compatibility trials is developing
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