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CVS Pharmacy opens 12 new hispanic-focused stores in NY/NJ tri-state area 

CVS Pharmacy opens 12 new hispanic-focused stores in NY/NJ tri-state area 

WOONSOCKET, RI.– CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health, announced the opening of twelve specialized CVS Pharmacy y más stores in New York and New Jersey, the first stores of this kind in the Tri-State area. CVS Pharmacy y más stores are designed to provide an enhanced, convenient, personalized shopping experience specific to local Hispanic communities.

CVS Health names Neela Montgomery president of CVS Pharmacy

CVS Health names Neela Montgomery president of CVS Pharmacy

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced today that Neela Montgomery has been named executive vice president and president of CVS Pharmacy/Retail, effective November 30, 2020. Montgomery will oversee the company’s 10,000 pharmacies across the United States. “Neela is a seasoned retail industry leader with extensive digital and e-commerce experience,” said Karen Lynch, who will become president and

CVS Pharmacy locations to administer COVID-19 vaccinations when authorized and available

CVS Pharmacy locations to administer COVID-19 vaccinations when authorized and available

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health will join others in offering Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-authorized COVID-19 vaccinations when available to the general public. “CVS Health is prepared to play a prominent role in administering COVID-19 vaccinations to the general public, which builds on our previously announced agreement to administer vaccines in long-term care facilities,” said Dr.

CVS Pharmacy launches QuickRenew

CVS Pharmacy launches QuickRenew

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy has introduced QuickRenew, an online contact lens prescription renewal tool powered by technology from Premium Vision currently available on the CVS Optical website. Customers can use the easy and convenient tool to renew their prescription in minutes with an independent ophthalmologist and order contact lenses to be shipped to their

CVS study says snacking has increased during pandemic

CVS study says snacking has increased during pandemic

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — A new study from CVS Pharmacy released today found that two thirds of American adults (66%) are snacking at home more, and nearly three in five (59%) are choosing better-for-you snacks and meal solutions more often than they would have prior to the pandemic. In response to the survey, which was conducted

CVS focuses on confidence and immunity with back to school offerings

CVS focuses on confidence and immunity with back to school offerings

WOONSOCKET, R.I.– CVS Pharmacy announced its back to school offerings for the 2020-2021 school year, with a focus on strengthening immunity and instilling confidence in kids, teens and parents. Whether families are heading back to physical school with increased safety measures, returning to video-based distance learning or anything in between, implementing new routines can be difficult.

PayPal and Venmo to unveil QR Code touch-free payment technology in CVS Pharmacy stores

PayPal and Venmo to unveil QR Code touch-free payment technology in CVS Pharmacy stores

SAN JOSE, Calif. — PayPal Holdings announced that CVS Pharmacy will be the first national retailer to integrate PayPal and Venmo QR code technology in its checkout experience at all of its 8,200 standalone stores across the country. Through PayPal’s partnership with payments technology company InComm, shoppers will be able to securely pay for their items without

Chains reopen stores after unrest

Chains reopen stores after unrest

NEW YORK — Many businesses, including retail drug chains, damaged or destroyed during some of the protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd are feverishly attempting to repair and reopen. For instance, some 400 CVS Pharmacy locations across 25 states have experienced varying levels of damage over the past few weeks from

CVS Health teams with Laura Dern and ALA to raise COVID-19 research funds

CVS Health teams with Laura Dern and ALA to raise COVID-19 research funds

CHICAGO — Award-winning actress Laura Dern is partnering with the American Lung Association and CVS Health to tackle the respiratory disease that has affected us all: COVID-19. From June 21-July 18, 2020, anyone can donate at their local CVS Pharmacy or online to support the Lung Association’s new COVID-19 Action Initiative. The initiative plans to invest $25

CVS unveils Live Better by CVS Health brand

CVS unveils Live Better by CVS Health brand

WOONSOCKET, R.I.– CVS Pharmacy announced on Wednesday  the roll out of more than 80 new products under the Live Better by CVS Health brand. The retailer also committed to ensuring all packaging in the expanded health and wellness brand be at least 80% recyclable. The assortment will span nine categories and make some of the

Nuro to deliver CVS Pharmacy prescriptions with autonomous vehicles

Nuro to deliver CVS Pharmacy prescriptions with autonomous vehicles

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Nuro, the robotics company transforming delivery,  announced Thursday it is working with CVS Pharmacy to test prescription delivery in the Houston market, beginning in June. Nuro will use its fleet of autonomous vehicles to deliver prescriptions and essentials to CVS Pharmacy customers. “We are seeing an increased demand for prescription delivery,” said

Smile Direct Club granted patent for Smile Shop retail concept

Smile Direct Club granted patent for Smile Shop retail concept

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Smile Direct Club  announced it has been issued a patent for its Smile Shop intellectual property from the United States Patent & Trademark Office (”USPTO”). The patent, U.S. Patent No. 10,636,522, further strengthens the telehealth dentistry pioneer’s efforts to bring affordable, accessible oral care to more people through its unique and innovative teledentistry

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