May 18, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Revolution Beauty, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. – Revolution Beauty, a British-based authority in quality cruelty-free accessible skincare and cosmetics, announces its brand Makeup Revolution’s expansion into Walgreens. Growing the brand’s accessibility and availability within the U.S., this expansion marks the third major retailer to carry Makeup Revolution’s growing cosmetic assortment within the past two years. With product offerings that
May 16, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Patel, Shah, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill.— Anita Patel has joined Walgreens as vice president of pharmacy services development, a new role. She will be responsible for prioritizing improvements and advancements within existing pharmacy services as well as identifying and prioritizing new opportunities for growth and innovation within healthcare. She will also take on oversight of the company’s COVID-19 strategy
May 16, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
UL, Walgreens
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NORTHBROOK, Ill. — UL, a global safety science leader, announced Monday that Walgreens has earned a UL Verified Mark. This year, the UL Verified Mark will begin appearing on Walgreens brand vitamins and supplements. Ingredients listed on the product’s nutritional or supplement facts panel are now verified by UL – the first time the UL
May 12, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
SpoonfulONE, Walgreens
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MENLO PARK, Calif. — SpoonfulONE, a revolutionary, science-backed line of nutritional baby products that provide gentle daily exposure to 16 food allergens, announced the brand’s latest retail expansion in Walgreens stores across the country. Aligning with Food Allergy Awareness month, SpoonfulONE’s 20-pack Mix-ins will be distributed and sold at nearly 5,000 Walgreens stores nationwide and
May 10, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
CVS, Walgreens
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NEW YORK — According to various published reports, CVS Health, Walgreens Boots Alliance, and Target announced this week that they have capped the purchases of baby formula as the nationwide shortage of products worsens. The out-of-stock percentage for baby formula went over 50% across six states for the week ending April 24, Bloomberg reported on
May 10, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
100% cage-free eggs, The Humane League, Walgreens
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NEW YORK —Walgreen has accelerated progress toward its commitment to sell 100% cage-free shell and liquid eggs by 2025 to year-end 2022. This new public commitment accelerates the timeline for cage-free eggs across its 9,102 US retail locations by three years, so hens in the supply chains of its stores will no longer suffer in
May 5, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Danielle Gray, distribution and dispensing of prescription opioid medications, Walgreens, Walgreens has taken a number of actions to prevent and respond to the opioid crisis
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens announced Thursday that it has entered into an agreement with the State of Florida to resolve all claims related to the distribution and dispensing of prescription opioid medications across the company’s pharmacies in the state. The settlement amount of $683 million includes $620 million to be paid out to the State
May 4, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Linh Peters, senior vice president and chief marketing officer; Luke Rauch, senior vice president and chief merchandising officer; Bala Visaltha, senior vice president and chief product officer, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens announced Wednesday the following key executive positions to its leadership team: Linh Peters, senior vice president and chief marketing officer; Luke Rauch, senior vice president and chief merchandising officer and Bala Visaltha, senior vice president and chief product officer. These additions will begin their new roles in May. “I am thrilled
April 28, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
VillageMD, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and VillageMD announced Thursday their goal to open more than 10 new Village Medical at Walgreens primary care practices in Massachusetts by the beginning of 2023. The first location is expected to open this May in Quincy followed by locations across the state including locations in the Boston
April 27, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
cage free eggs, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, N.J. — Walgreens has issued the following statement in its progress toward its commitment to selling 100% cage–free eggs and egg products: “In 2016, Walgreens committed to providing 100% cage-free shell and liquid eggs in stores nationwide by 2025. Through a dedicated commitment to advancing conversations with suppliers, we’re happy to announce that we’re
April 26, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Hey Humans, Lauren Brindley, Walgreens
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NEW YORK — Hey Humans, a trailblazer in eco-conscious personal care has announced greater access to high performance, clean and sustainably-packaged personal care at over 6,0000 Walgreens retail locations nationwide and on walgreens.com. The brand’s thoughtfully curated product assortment, made with sustainability in mind, is 99% plastic-free cross category. Featuring efficacious, naturally derived formulas and
April 18, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Red Nose Day, Tracey Brown, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — For the eighth year in a row, Walgreens is celebrating Red Nose Day as the exclusive retailer of the nationwide campaign to help end the cycle of child poverty and ensure a healthy future for all children. After two years of only the digital Red Nose filter being available due to the
April 6, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Blue Shield of California, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Health and Blue Shield of California announced on Wednesday that they are expanding access to in-person and virtual care options through the launch of 12 new Walgreens Health Corner locations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles County. Walgreens Health Corner locations offer individuals an integrated health care experience with
March 17, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Village MD, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and VillageMD announced Thursday plans to open three new Village Medical at Walgreens primary care practices in the Southern New Hampshire area by the end of summer 2022, with the first opening on April 19 in Hooksett. Additional locations will open in Manchester and Nashua. “At Walgreens, we know