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CHANDLER, Ariz. — Genoa Healthcare has opened its 600th pharmacy amid a growing need for mental health and addiction services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new pharmacy is located on site at Southwest Network’s San Tan clinic here. In partnership with community mental health clinics, Genoa provides pharmacy services to individuals in the same facility
Lauren Brindley, group vice president of beauty and personal care at Walgreens, tells this week’s Video Forum about the ups and downs of retailing during the COVID pandemic; the growing importance of technology, social media and omnichannel options in the categories she oversees; and the importance of in-store beauty advisors to the Walgreens offer. She
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid Corp. announced on Friday the expansion of their partnership with Uber Technologies to offer delivery of Rite Aid products nationwide through Uber Eats. This partnership will allow customers to conveniently order and receive essential healthcare and grocery items directly to their homes. On-demand delivery is now available for 2,185 Rite Aid
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid Corp. on Thursday reported a narrower than expected second quarter loss. The company reported a net loss of $100.3 million, or $1.86 per share for the period ended August 28. The adjusted net loss was $22 million, or 41 cents per share. Analysts had forecast an adjusted net loss
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and Shields Health Solutions announced on Tuesday that WBA, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Walgreen Co., is making a majority investment in Shields, an industry leader in integrated, health system-owned specialty pharmacy care. WBA’s investment signifies another step the company is taking to accelerate innovative healthcare models for future
Wendy Liebmann has devoted her career to charting the changing wants and needs of consumers and analyzing what that evolution means for the retail and CPG sectors. In this week’s Video Forum, Liebmann, chief executive officer and chief shopper at WSL Strategic Retail, talks about mass market retailers’ performance during the COVID pandemic, ongoing industrywide
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens continues to introduce new programs to support and recognize the extraordinary work of team members by announcing new bonuses and rewards for pharmacy teams: Pharmacist Bonus: A one-time bonus of $1,250.00 to full-time pharmacists and a $1,000.00 payment to part-time pharmacists will be paid in September 2021. Technician Certification Reward: Pharmacy technicians who
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens and Northwell Health announced on Thursday that they have signed a five-year strategic affiliation aimed at improving the health of populations and advancing health equity throughout New York State. The agreement will explore the common goals of developing innovative health care delivery models, offerings and services that better the health of
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Caremark announced on Wednesday an expansion of its efforts to decrease health disparities among patients with certain conditions including sickle cell, HIV and cardiovascular disease by collaborating with local partners and utilizing its unique enterprise assets. The company is increasing its investments in programs that address barriers to care and
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid has announced its corporate workplace of the future – a remote-first work approach for corporate associates, supported by a network of collaboration centers throughout the company’s geographic footprint. The reimagined workplace model focuses on flexibility for associates, while also creating an official headquarters space in Philadelphia designed specifically for in-person collaboration
In this week’s Video Forum, Kate Daly, managing director of Closed Loop Partners, outlines the efforts of the New York City-based investment firm and innovation center to help develop a circular economy. The Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag and Every Bottle Back are two major initiatives that she addresses. In addition, Daly discusses other
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and VillageMD announced on Thursday the opening of 18 Village Medical at Walgreens locations in the Phoenix area with plans to open four additional locations by end of this year. Through the Walgreens and VillageMD integrated care model, patients are able to receive comprehensive primary care alongside convenient and cost-effective pharmacy
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart entered the green bond market Wednesday with a record-setting $2 billion offering. The giant retailer said that net proceeds from the green bond offering will be used to fund projects designed to help Walmart achieve its sustainability goals. “It certainly seems like they’re serious about taking a sustainability leadership role within
CAMP HILL, Pa.— Elixir, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rite Aid that provides pharmacy benefits and services, announced on Tuesday that veteran healthcare and pharmacy executive Lance Neill has joined the company as chief operating officer. Neill was most recently vice president of network development and contracting for Centene’s portfolio of managed care products, representing
