November 23, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
CVS Health, installation of time delay safe technology in all 851 CVS Pharmacy locations, Tom Moriarty
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WOONSOCKET, R.I. — As part of an ongoing commitment to helping build healthier and safer communities, CVS Health announced Tuesday the completed installation of time delay safe technology in all 851 CVS Pharmacy locations, including those in Target stores, across Texas. The company implemented the new safes initially in September at all 223 CVS Pharmacy
November 22, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
Video Forum Christina Hennington Target
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In this week’s Video Forum, Christina Hennington, executive vice president and chief growth officer at Target, discusses the company’s success at tailoring its business model to changing circumstances and consumer needs. Among the subjects she addresses are Target’s guiding principles, the development of owned brands and their place in the merchandise mix, and the
November 18, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
CVS Health, Karen Lynch, Michelle Peluso
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WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced on Thursday several moves to support its strategy of making health care more affordable, accessible and convenient for consumers. Prem Shah has been named to the newly created role of chief pharmacy officer and will oversee the omnichannel pharmacy strategy, effective immediately. On January 1, 2022, Shah and Michelle Peluso
November 16, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
VillageMD, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and VillageMD announced on Tuesday plans to open more than 20 new Village Medical at Walgreens primary care practices in the Dallas area over the next year. The first Village Medical at Walgreens location in Dallas opened on Oct. 26 at 5001 Ross Ave., with several more openings
November 15, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
Andrea Leigh principal in Andrea K. Leigh Consulting, Chain Drug Review's Video Forum
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Andrea Leigh, principal in Andrea K. Leigh Consulting, shares with this week’s Video Forum her assessment of the evolution of omnichannel retailing. In the second of two interviews, she looks at some of the companies that are mounting a challenge to Amazon in e-commerce, the coming shakeout in delivery options, and recent developments in China
November 12, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Village Medical at Walgreens primary care practices, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and VillageMD announced plans on Friday to open 20 new Village Medical at Walgreens primary care practices in the Tampa area over the next year. The first Village Medical at Walgreens location in Tampa opened on Oct. 26 at 6996 U.S. Highway 19 North in Pinellas Park, with
November 11, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
CVS Health, the American Association of People with Disabilities, the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund and the National Council on Independent Living
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WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health is now working with the American Association of People with Disabilities, the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund and the National Council on Independent Living to seek policy solutions to protect equitable access to health care for all Americans and continue to protect
November 10, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Dollar General, Michael Joyce
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General has named Michael Joyce its new senior vice president of supply chain strategy, inventory and demand management, the retailer said on Wednesday. Reporting directly to Tony Zuazo, Dollar General’s executive vice president of global supply chain, Joyce will lead the Company’s supply chain functions including inventory management, product fulfillment, supply
November 8, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
Andrea Leigh principal in Andrea K. Leigh Consulting, Chain Drug Review's Video Forum
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In the first of two interviews, Andrea Leigh, principal in Andrea K. Leigh Consulting, analyzes Amazon and its impact on the retail marketplace. Leigh, who spent a decade in a variety of executive posts at the e-commerce company, talks about Amazon’s relentless pursuit of consumer-centric innovation, ongoing efforts to carve out a bigger presence in
November 5, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
CVS Pharmacy app, ExtraCare BeautyClub loyalty perks
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WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy announced this week enhancements to its ExtraCare BeautyClub loyalty program. The updates are a direct response to customer feedback for a more experiential beauty rewards program. Beginning today, BeautyClub members will enjoy exciting new benefits, including: The choice of a free beauty gift each month when members spend $30 on qualifying beauty
November 4, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Hims & Hers Health, Robert Tompkins, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill.— Walgreens announced on Thursday a collaboration with Hims & Hers Health, a multi-specialty telehealth platform focused on providing modern personalized health and wellness experiences to consumers, to provide greater access to high quality health and wellness solutions. The deal will include the availability of Hims & Hers supplements and sexual health and wellness
November 3, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
CVS earnings, Karen Lynch CVS
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WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health beat Wall Street’s projections for third quarter sales and earnings, and again lifted its full-year guidance as store traffic rose for prescriptions and COVID-19 shots. Adjusted earnings per share for the three months ended September 30 jumped 18.7% from a year earlier to $1.97, topping the average analyst prediction of
November 2, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
ADA, CVS Health, Power projects
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WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced on Tuesday a new partnership with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to support families in helping to prevent and manage diabetes, as well as fund research on the devastating health disparities that fuel the diabetes epidemic. CVS Health has committed $10 million over three years to support people in preventing
November 1, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
Chain Drug Review's Video Forum, Joe Bivona executive director of the Academy of Food Marketing and Food Marketing Educational Foundation at St. Joseph’s University
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In this week’s Video Forum, Joe Bivona, executive director of the Academy of Food Marketing and Food Marketing Educational Foundation at St. Joseph’s University, talks about the school’s efforts to prepare members of the next generation for careers in the retailing and CPG sectors. New skill sets needed by tomorrow’s executives; the co-op and internship