March 20, 2023 by Jeffrey Woldt
Video Forum: Dr. David Carmouche, Walmart
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Dr. David Carmouche, senior vice president of omnichannel care at Walmart, tells this week’s Video Forum about the company’s plan to double the footprint of its eponymous health centers. He also shares his insights about the evolution of the format since its inception in 2019, how the clinics relate to the Supercenters they adjoin,
January 13, 2023 by Chain Drug Review
Walmart
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BENTONVILLE, Ark.— Walmart announced this week a partnership with software company Salesforce Inc. to offer delivery and store pickup services to retail customers using Walmart’s fulfillment network. “Through this partnership, retailers can leverage the same innovative and scalable technologies that power Walmart’s pickup and delivery experiences,” said Anshu Bhardwaj, senior vice president, technology strategy and
December 6, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
pricing, Walmart
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
BOSTON — Walmart has agreed to pay Massachusetts $500,000 after allegedly failing to follow prescription pricing procedures that are in place to keep costs down and prevent overcharges in the workers’ compensation insurance system. The procedures, required by state regulations, ensure that prescription costs will be reviewed against certain regulatory benchmarks. According to the assurance
November 21, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Pegus, Walmart, Walmart Health
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Dr. Cheryl Pegus, who led Walmart’s health and wellness business, has left the retailer to become a managing director of Morgan Health, a JP Morgan Chase unit investing in innovators in the sector. As executive vice president for health and wellness at Walmart, Pegus launched programs designed to raise the standard of
October 26, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Walmart
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart plans to 16 new health centers in Florida by next fall, the company said Wednesday. The outlets will be located in the Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa metropolitan areas. “As the population in Florida continues to grow at more than double the rate of the rest of the United States, so does
October 17, 2022 by gwalden
John Oh, Walmart
October 17, 2022, Pharmacy
DULUTH, Ga. — John Oh was introduced to his future profession by a pharmacy officer when he was serving as an Army ammunition specialist in 2001. “He motivated me to pursue a career in the pharmacy profession to assist our soldiers and community providing pharmaceutical service,” Oh says. After graduating from Mercer University College of
October 17, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Hearing Aids, Walmart
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is now selling over-the-counter hearing aids at Walmart.com and Walmart Vision Centers in Colo., Mich., Mo., Ohio, Pa., Tenn. and Texas. The hearing aids will also be available soon at additional Walmart Vision Centers nationwide. For the first time, hearing aids will be available in the U.S. to customers who are
October 6, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Alert Innovation, Walmart
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Technology
ANDOVER, Mass. – Alert Innovation, a market leader in e-grocery fulfillment automation, has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Walmart. Alert Innovation has been working with Walmart to customize technology for Walmart’s market fulfillment centers (MFCs) since 2016 and began piloting the Alphabot System in Walmart’s first MFC in Salem, New Hampshire in 2019.
October 6, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
CVS, selling generic Tylenol (acetaminophen) without warning of a potential link to autism if taken during pregnancy, Walgreens, Walmart
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NEW YORK — On Wednesday a panel of federal judges ordered that more than 80 cases accusing CVS Health, Walgreens Boots Alliance and Walmart of selling generic Tylenol (acetaminophen) without warning of a potential link to autism if taken during pregnancy be consolidated. The cases have been consolidated for multi-district litigation to Judge Denise Cote
October 4, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Walmart, Walmart Wellness Day
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BENTONVILLE, Ark.— Walmart is inviting communities to get healthy ahead of peak flu season at Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., where customers can receive affordable immunizations like flu, pneumonia, shingles, HPV and more at pharmacies nationwide. COVID-19 bivalent boosters will also be available with no out-of-pocket costs
September 28, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Walmart
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JOLIET, Ill. — Walmart held grand opening ceremonies on Wednesday for a 1.1 million-square-foot Next Generation fulfillment center (FC) here. Walmart FCs work to store millions of items, available on Walmart.com, that are then picked, packed and shipped directly to customers – now faster than ever. The new state-of-the-art facility will also fulfill Marketplace items
September 27, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Howard Hacker, Walmart
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart announced that Howard Hacker will be joining the company on October 17 as the new VP, Health and Wellness Compliance, reporting to Matt Miner, Global Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer. “Howard Hacker brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this role and will be responsible for overseeing health and wellness
September 27, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Roblox, Walmart
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — As part of its ongoing quest to meet its customers wherever they are, Walmart on Monday launched two new immersive virtual experiences on Roblox, a metaverse gaming platform. Called Walmart Land and Walmart’s Universe of Play, the spaces are meant to offer unique interactive content and entertainment for Gen Z shoppers, allowing
September 22, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
2022 holiday selling season, Tom Ward, Walmart
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is ready to serve its customers this holiday season, offering better value and more convenience than ever as customers start their holiday shopping. More than half of Walmart customers will start their holiday shopping research in October and Walmart is prepared to meet their needs and help them make the most