ILION, N.Y. — For Steve Pardi of Medicine Shoppe, his career choice seemed to predetermine that he would be taking care of patients. “I liked biology and chemistry and wanted to pursue something in the health care field,” he says. There was also an influential mentor who helped him on his career path. “The most
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — For as long as he can remember, Clint Hopkins has been drawn to helping people in a way that makes them feel comfortable and understood — and he wanted a profession that would allow him to do that every day. “And as a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself, I am especially
HERNDON, Va. — Omar Shoheiber, managing partner of My Dr’s Pharmacy — a member of the CARE Pharmacies cooperative — has spent a significant part of his career in health outcomes research and in medical education, where most of the programs he ran attempted to impact health outcomes at the point of care. “Our medical
WARREN, N.J. — Haleon was launched earlier this year as an independent company 100% focused on consumer health, completing its demerger from GSK. The newly listed business is driven by its purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity. The new company recently rolled out one of its first product launches with Theraflu Flu Relief
FREMONT, Calif. — Intuity Medical, Inc., a commercial-stage medical technology and digital health company focused on making life with diabetes easier, today announced that the POGO Automatic Blood Glucose Monitoring System is now available at the more than 2,200 U.S. pharmacies of Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. POGO Automatic, from Intuity
NEW YORK — Technology is helping to change the landscape of retail pharmacy. Increased artificial intelligence and machine learning facilities, teamed with the lower cost of automated systems, have even placed automation within reach for smaller pharmacies. It is true that some mom and pop pharmacies have held onto traditional ways of doing things. But
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is partnering with eye care brand WALDO to offer affordable contact lenses enriched with essential vitamins, including B12, “to help refresh and rejuvenate eyes. “We are thrilled to partner with Walmart to expand access to affordable eye care options across the country,” says Ashleigh Hinde, founder and CEO at WALDO. “Partnering
NEW YORK — Consumer buying habits have certainly changed during the pandemic in a number of areas, including healthy homes and habits, smart spending, and mental health and well-being. The COVID-19 pandemic affected nearly every phase of American life, and shopping is no exception. It has brought changes in what we buy, how we buy
NEW YORK —Erik Johnson and the Colorado Avalanche are the 2022 Stanley Cup Champions and soon will have a Bud Light brew to prove it. For the first time, Bud Light has partnered with Erik Johnson and dubbed him their ‘Honorary Brewmaster’. Johnson will assist in brewing a batch of Bud Light that will be
AUSTIN, Texas — Grocery TV, the largest digital advertising network in U.S. grocery, today announced it is adding 2,600 point-of-sale displays to its network through a new partnership with one of the largest conventional supermarket companies in the U.S.— which includes prominent regional brands Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket, and Winn-Dixie stores. “SEG has a
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is making significant investments in higher wages and career progression for Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacy technicians – the second large investment in these associates in the past year. Effective this week, the company is raising pay for more than 36,000 Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacy technicians, increasing their average hourly
NEW YORK — They say it’s all about the experience, and New York City-based Zitomer offers a one-stop shopping experience quite unlike any other drug store out there. The vast assortment of high-end beauty and personal care products, jewelry, toys and apparel gives it features that rival a department store, but it also offers a
PHILADELPHIA — Justin Mennen, executive vice president and chief digital and technology officer at Rite Aid, is responsible for all aspects of the company’s technology and information operations, including enterprise systems and applications, network, core infrastructure and information security as well as the continued development and execution of the company’s immediate and long-term information technology
PHILADELPHIA — As Rite Aid continues to evolve into a health care company, it has undergone a significant transformation over the past few years, especially in its brand marketing and merchandise assortment. The chain is continuing to adapt to the importance of digital in the customer’s journey. In addition, loyalty programs are driving omnichannel engagement
