Mark Feldstein Introduces Portable Sanitizer
In a market where health concerns have been raised by COVID-19, Mark Feldstein & Associates is promoting its Hy-Genie UV-C sanitizers as a means to ensure everyday items are disinfected.
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Healthy Living Products Drive Helen Of Troy Q1 Sales
The current market environment produced overall higher demand for Helen of Troy’s housewares, health and home and beauty products, as the company posted a strong first quarter.
Walgreens Q3 Earnings Fall Short Of Estimate
The COVID-19 pandemic weighed on Walgreens Boots Alliance third quarter sales as did a charge against its business in the United Kingdom.
Walgreens Boosts Personalization Partnership
As it looks to deliver personalized health care and shopping offerings, Walgreens Boots Alliance has expanded its strategic partnership with Microsoft and Adobe, one established to launch a world-class digital experience and customer insights platform.
Rite Aid Trims Q1 Loss
Front-end sales helped boost Rite Aid’s first quarter, one when it cut the company’s adjusted loss versus the period in the year past.
CVS Establishes 1,000 COVID-19 Test Sites
Delivering on a commitment the company made in April, CVS Health will open additional COVID-19 test sites at select CVS Pharmacy drive-thru locations to establish a total of 1,000 sites across more than 30 states and Washington, D.C.
CVS Expanding COVID-19 Test Sites
Building on the company’s efforts to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, on Friday, May 15, CVS Health will open more than 50 COVID-19 test sites at select CVS Pharmacy drive-thru locations across Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. The opening of hundreds of additional test sites across the country will be announced over the next two weeks.
Rite Aid Teams With Instacart For Front-End Delivery Service
Rite Aid has partnered with Instacart, which will allow customers to conveniently order and receive essential health care and grocery items delivered directly to their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Coral UV Launches Sanitizer
With recent attention paid to at-home disinfection, Coral UV has introduced the Coral UV 3-in-1 sanitizer, a compact, UV-C sanitizer that provides an easy and chemical free solution for sanitizing everyday items.
Coronavirus Outbreak Sends Shoppers To CVS In Q1
CVS Health posted a strong first quarter as its drug stores saw a sales boost related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
TeleBrands Donates Hand Sanitizer To NYPD
TeleBrands delivered its second of three donated shipments of Handväna HydroClean hand sanitizer, totaling $450,000, to the New York City Police Department.
Walgreens Introduces Digital ‘Order Ahead’ Drive-Thru Shopping
Walgreens is providing a digital enhancement to its recently launched “on the spot” drive-thru shopping experience. Customers can now conveniently order select household essential and health and wellness products online in advance and then pay for and pick up these items at the company’s more than 7,300 participating pharmacy drive-thrus nationwide.
Helen Of Troy Q4 Sales Surge
Helen of Troy reported strong results for the fourth quarter ended February 29, 2020, and noted that health-related appliances as well as kitchen and cooking oriented products were robust in the quarter as the coronavirus pandemic took hold.
CVS To Expand COVID-19 Testing Capabilities
CVS Health joined with other pharmacy chains and retailers at the White House yesterday, April 27, to announce the next phase in COVID-19 testing. In addition to the large-scale test sites the company has been operating since March, CVS Health will utilize its expansive community presence to bring testing closer to home while maintaining strict safety standards.
Walgreens To Expand COVID-19 Testing Locations
Walgreens plans to open COVID-19 testing locations in 49 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, as the company further expands drive-thru testing to help meet the growing need in communities nationwide.
Kroger Expands Coronavirus Testing Service
Kroger’s health care division is expanding its free COVID-19 testing sites to Colorado, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee following the opening of sites in Kentucky and Tennessee.
CDN Launches Non-Contact Forehead Thermometer
In an urgent response to the COVID-19 crisis, CDN has introduced a Non-Contact Forehead Thermometer. The new medical-grade model uses infrared technology to measure forehead or surface temperature, with a 1-second response time.
NACDS Names Ashworth Chairman
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has elected new officers, four new executive committee members and three newly elected board of directors members for the coming year.
Rite Aid Sales Rise, Loss Widens In Q4
As Rite Aid provides communities with essential care, services and products during the COVID-19 pandemic, the company reported sales growth in the fourth quarter, although the drug store retailer also saw its net loss widen.
J.K. Adams To Make Full Face Shields Amid COVID-19 Crisis
J.K. Adams has retooled its facilities to produce full face shields in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company said it is using its Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machinery, and sourcing knowledge, in an effort to aid in mitigating the shortage of PPE for health care workers and the public.