George Coleman, senior vice president of merchandising at CVS Health, tells this week’s Video Forum about the company’s evolving strategy at a turning point in its history. Coleman, who has just been named Merchant of the Year by Chain Drug Review, comments on the transition in leadership under way at CVS Health, the company’s omnichannel
The year that was like no other is over, and pharmacy operators are looking forward to more normal times, at least starting around summer. One question is how much the elevated status of pharmacists during the pandemic will propel long-term gains for the profession. On the following pages top industry executives address that question and
WOONSOCKET, R.I.— CVS Pharmacy has announced a new partnership with DoorDash that will offer consumers the opportunity to have over-the-counter medications, grocery products, and other products delivered to their front doors as part of same-day delivery services. These expanded delivery services look to allow customers to continue shopping while staying safely at home during the
WOONSOCKET, R.I. – CVS Pharmacy announced Thursday it will donate more than $5 million worth of seasonal treats to local community organizations across the country to help families celebrate upcoming holidays, including Easter. Earlier this month, CVS also began surprising home prescription delivery and drive-thru customers with free spring-themed greeting cards. These efforts aim to
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy announced Thursday a collaboration with Google Photos on their new same-day, print-to-store experience. Consumers can now order high-quality 4×6 prints directly from Google Photos for same-day pick up at more than 7,400 CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide. The printing service for CVS Pharmacy, powered by Kodak Moments’ vast global retail network
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health said Saturday that Judy Sansone, the company’s senior vice president of front store business and chief merchant, has decided to retire in September. Sansone’s career at CVS spans 42 years and the company said she has played a critical role in many of the company’s most transformative moments. She played
WOONSOCKET, RI – CVS Health announced it will be taking another step forward in advancing its efforts to remove chemicals of consumer concern by eliminating oxybenzone and octinoxate from nearly 60 CVS Health Store Brand sunscreen products under SPF 50 by the end of 2020. This decision is the latest advancement in the company’s chemical
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy has expanded the responsibilities of Judy Sansone, the chain’s senior vice president of front store business and chief merchant. In addition, George Coleman has been promoted to senior vice president of merchandising, reporting to Sansone. He had been vice president of merchandising for consumer health care. Sansone’s team will be
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health has promoted Josh Flum to executive vice president of pharmacy services as part of a series of organizational changes the company says are designed better align the enterprise and fuel its growth strategy. Flum, who previously served as senior vice president of retail pharmacy, will head a new enterprise product
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health has made a series of promotions, led by the appointment of Josh Flum as executive vice president of pharmacy services. The company announced the organizational changes on Wednesday. Flum previously served as senior vice president of retail pharmacy. In addition to overseeing retail pharmacy operations, pharmacy professional services, and payer relations,
