Volta expands collaboration with Walgreens
SAN FRANCISCO – Volta, an industry leader in commerce and people-centric electric vehicle (EV) charging, announced the expansion of its collaboration with Walgreens to target installing 1,000 DC...
View ArticleCVS simplifies access to at-home COVID-19 test kits
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Beginning Tuesday, eligible CVS Health consumers can visit CVS.com or the CVS App to utilize a new digital service that simplifies the process for locating, ordering, and picking up...
View ArticleWalgreens and VillageMD continue Florida expansion
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and VillageMD rolled out plans on Wednesday to open five new Village Medical at Walgreens coordinated primary care practices in the Jacksonville area...
View ArticleWalmart has record-setting fourth quarter
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart wrapped up its 2022 fiscal year on a resoundingly strong note, beating Wall Street’s expectations for fourth-quarter adjusted earnings, revenues and same-store sales. The...
View ArticleWalgreens kicks off 12th Annual Expressions Challenge
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is inviting high school students across the nation to make their submissions for the 12th Annual Expressions by Walgreens competition. The contest awards monetary prizes in...
View ArticleCVS develops innovative line of home health care products
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy announced on Tuesday the launch of six new innovative home health care products as an extension of the company’s exclusive CVS Health product line. Convertible shower...
View ArticleWBA issues latest ESG report
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) announced the release of its fiscal 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance 2021 (ESG) Report, which outlines the company’s commitment to its...
View ArticleWalmart releases One-Year Vaccine Report on COVID-19 response
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has unveiled its COVID-19 One-Year Vaccine Report outlining its all-hands-on-deck approach to fighting the pandemic and keeping communities safe and healthy. Dr. Cheryl...
View ArticleRite Aid Healthy Futures launches next era of philanthropy
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Together, we can build a healthier future. That’s the focus of Rite Aid Healthy Futures, the charity formerly known as The Rite Aid Foundation, as it launches its next era of...
View ArticleVideo Forum: Bryan Gildenberg, Omnicom Commerce Group
Bryan Gildenberg, senior vice president of commerce at the Omnicom Commerce Group and former chief knowledge officer at Kantar, shares his insights about the current status and future prospects of the...
View ArticleNACDS urging Congress to keep pharmacists in mind
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is urging Congress to keep pharmacies and pharmacy teams top-of-mind as legislators continue to evaluate and respond to the...
View ArticleCustomer satisfaction with retailers is mostly steady
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Customer satisfaction with retail is relatively stable, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s 2021-2022 ranking. The Retail Trade sector as a whole saw its score...
View ArticleCostco beats Q2 earnings and revenue estimates
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. reported net sales of $50.94 billion for the second quarter ended February 13. Net sales for the 24-week year-to-date period increased 16.4%, to $100.35...
View ArticleShoppers Drug Mart to host COVID vaccine clinics for children
TORONTO — As families prepare for the upcoming March school break, as well as the easing restrictions throughout the province, Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacies are doing everything they can to make...
View ArticleVideo Forum: Bryan Gildenberg, Omnicom Commerce Group
This week’s Video Forum features the second part of an interview with Bryan Gildenberg, senior vice president of commerce at the Omnicom Commerce Group and former chief knowledge officer at Kantar....
View ArticleRite Aid realigns management and streamlines operations
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid Corp. announced on Tuesday steps to realign its management team and streamline the company’s operations, including the elimination of the Rite Aid chief operating officer (COO)...
View ArticleMastercard SpendingPulse: Feb. sales rise 8.7%
PURCHASE, N.Y. — U.S. consumer spending maintained its positive momentum in February, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which found that overall retail sales (excluding auto) increased 8.7%...
View ArticleCVS Health announces changes to board
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health Corp. announced Thursday that David Dorman, independent chair of the board of directors of CVS Health, will retire at the end of his current term, effective with the...
View ArticleA year in, Brewer has put analytic stamp on WBA
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Roz Brewer has brought an analytical bent to Walgreens Boots Alliance during her first year as chief executive officer. Trained as a chemist at Spelman College, she brings a...
View ArticleWalmart is adding tech hubs in Atlanta, Toronto
BENTONVILLE, ARK. — Walmart is establishing new global tech hubs in Atlanta and Toronto, and plans to hire more than 5,000 technology workers globally this fiscal year. Walmart Global Tech plans to...
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