December 4, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Home Chef Express meal kits, Kroger Co., Kroger Express, Kroger-Walgreens pilot, Pat Vihtelic, Restock Kroger, Richard Ashworth, Robert Clark, Simple Truth, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Kroger Co. and Walgreens today announced two major initiatives, building on the exploratory pilot the companies announced in October, combining America’s food and grocery authority with Walgreens global expertise in pharmacy, health and beauty. “We are redefining the customer experience in a variety of ways through Restock Kroger, including innovative partnerships like
November 15, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Dow Draper, FedEx, in store delivery services, Richard Ashworth, Scott Harkins, Sprint, Walgreens
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Sprint customers now have one more fast, secure and flexible delivery choice just in time for the holiday season. Customers have the option to buy online at sprint.com or by calling 1-800-SPRINT-1 and pick up at one of more than 7,500 FedEx counters located conveniently inside Walgreens. Seventy-five percent of Americans
October 9, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Hurricane Michael, Richard Ashworth, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is taking proactive measures to assist customers, team members and communities in the projected path of Hurricane Michael, and is preparing to fully support impacted regions in the storm’s aftermath. The company is taking the following steps: Prescription Drug Preparedness: In advance of the hurricane, Walgreens is underscoring the importance of prescription
October 6, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
American Pharmacists Month, Richard Ashworth, Walgreens
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
DEERFIELD, Ill.— In honor of American Pharmacists Month this October, Walgreens is recognizing its more than 28,000 pharmacists for their commitment to care and their role in improving patient outcomes across the United States and Puerto Rico. “As a pharmacist, I’ve seen first-hand how the role has evolved beyond filling prescriptions – and why it’s
October 4, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Birchbox, Katia Beauchamp, Richard Ashworth, Walgreens, Walgreens Beauty Consultants
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens and online beauty retailer Birchbox are teaming up to build Birchbox retail experiences within select Walgreens stores. The multi-channel offering will bring prestige beauty brands into Walgreens stores and allow customers to discover and shop for new brands in an interactive and accessible way, and will include a curated Birchbox shop on Walgreens digital properties. As
September 18, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Hurricane Florence, Richard Ashworth, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is supporting relief efforts in North Carolina and South Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence through a number of measures, including an initial $200,000 donation to the American Red Cross relief efforts. The company has also donated non-perishable food items to the American Red Cross to support emergency shelters in
September 13, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Dow Draper, Richard Ashworth, Sprint, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens and Sprint announced an expansion of the collaboration they had announced earlier this year, that will include 80 new locations. All of the new Sprint Express at Walgreens stores will be throughout Chicagoland and the Dallas-Ft. Worth metropolitan area, and are planned to open by the end of the year. Sprint Express
September 12, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Hurricane Florence, Richard Ashworth, Walgreens
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is taking proactive measures to assist customers, team members and communities in the projected path of Hurricane Florence, and is preparing to fully support impacted regions in the storm’s aftermath. The company is taking the following steps: Prescription Drug Preparedness: In advance of the hurricane, Walgreens is underscoring the importance of prescription
September 10, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Fred's, Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, Joe Anto, Richard Ashworth, Walgreens, Walgreens pharmacies in the Southeastern U.S.
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DEERFIELD, Ill. and MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Walgreens and Fred’s announced today that they have entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement, where Walgreens will acquire pharmacy patient prescription files and related pharmacy inventory of 185 Fred’s stores located across 10 Southeastern states. Under the terms of the agreement, the aggregate consideration to be paid by
September 6, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
anaphylaxis, AUVI-Q AffordAbility program, epinephrine auto-injectors, Kaleo, Phil Rackliffe, Richard Ashworth, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. and RICHMOND, Va. — Walgreens and kaléo, a privately-held pharmaceutical company, are working together to improve access to epinephrine auto-injectors by making kaléo’s AUVI-Q 0.15 mg and 0.3 mg available through Walgreens locations nationwide. This comes in an effort to help thousands of Americans with their epinephrine needs during the back to school
July 26, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Find Care Now, health care app, NewYork-Presbyterian, Richard Ashworth, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens announced the rollout of Find Care Now, a digital platform and marketplace that helps connect the company’s millions of mobile and online visitors to health care services at Walgreens stores and to a growing selection of recognized providers in the community. The retailer is working closely with a current list of
June 11, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Governor Brian Sandoval of Nevada, Richard Ashworth, Walgreens, Walgreens Safe Medication Disposal program
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens announced it has reached 1,000 safe medication disposal kiosk installations at its drugstores nationwide. Joining company officials to mark the milestone at one of its Las Vegas stores was Governor Brian Sandoval of Nevada, where Walgreens has expanded its safe medication disposal kiosks this year to 12 drugstores throughout Nevada. The
May 21, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Memorial Day discount for the military, Richard Ashworth, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — To honor the service and sacrifices of Americans who served in the armed forces, Walgreens is offering a Memorial Day 20% discount to all veterans, active duty military personnel and their immediate family members, including the families of those who lost their lives in service to our country. “We at Walgreens are
April 5, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
naloxone and opioid overdose, Richard Ashworth, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens issued the following statement from president of operations Richard Ashworth in support of the advisory on naloxone and opioid overdose issued today by U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams. “We support Surgeon General Adams’s advisory on the importance of naloxone and efforts to make this life-saving medication easier for families and caregivers