Rite Aid Beats Q2 Earnings Estimate
As the company copes with the COVID-19 pandemic, Rite Aid beat a Wall Street earnings estimate for the second quarter.
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Sam’s Club Emphasizes Wellness With Telehealth Deal
In another indication that wellness is becoming a bigger influence on retail, Sam’s Club has entered into a collaboration with virtual primary care provider 98point6 to provide its members exclusive telehealth virtual clinic services via a text-based app.
Rite Aid Names Kruse SVP/Investor Relations And Treasury
Rite Aid has appointed Trent Kruse as svp/investor relations and treasury.
Walgreens Highlights Diversity And Inclusion Efforts
As the company released its first global diversity and inclusion report, Walgreens Boots Alliance detailed recent efforts aimed at addressing health care disparity in underserved communities.
Sunbeam Supporting Pain Awareness Month
Newell Brands’ Sunbeam is collaborating with the U.S. Pain Foundation for September’s Pain Awareness Month to call attention to the real-life barriers chronic pain patients face in accessing proper pain treatment. The initiative will also offer perspective into pain management solutions, including heat therapy.
Walgreens Names Standley President
In a move to a company with which he once planned a blockbuster merger, Walgreens Boots Alliance has appointed John Standley as president of Walgreens.
Walmart To Host Online Wellness Event
As social distancing measures keep more consumers home, Walmart is making health care resources accessible for all with Walmart Wellness Live, a free online wellness event. This marks the first time Walmart is hosting its health care forum online, as Walmart Wellness Days and other in-store activities are limited during the pandemic.
Kroger Expands COVID-19 Testing Locations
Kroger Health, the health care division of Kroger, is expanding its COVID-19 testing offerings at more than 220 clinic locations by appointment for both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. The expansion comes on the heels of the launch of the company’s employer-focused COVIDCare Plus testing program.
Colgate Introduces Hum Smart Electric Toothbrush
Colgate is introducing hum by Colgate, a new smart electric toothbrush that is said to guide consumers to brush better and to build healthier habits.
Rite Aid Names Schwans, Bohrer To SVP Roles
Rite Aid has deepened its bench of health industry leaders with the appointment of two new executives: Roxanne Schwans has joined the company to lead market access and pharmacy purchasing, and Chris Bohrer has joined to build out Rite Aid’s health plan solutions business and strategic initiatives.
CVS Expanding Workforce In Arizona
In anticipation of the increased demand for influenza vaccinations and the likely ongoing presence of COVID-19 this fall, CVS Health said it is hiring for approximately 300 new jobs throughout Arizona over the coming months.
Rite Aid Names Gilbert General Counsel
Rite Aid has named Paul Gilbert general counsel and corporate secretary. As general counsel, he will serve on Rite Aid’s executive leadership team and senior leadership team, and will assume leadership over the organization’s legal efforts.
CVS Navigates COVID-19 Disruptions To Q2 Gains
CVS Health posted significant second quarter gains, although the retail division experienced a bit of coronavirus-associated drag on operating income.
Pessina To Step Down As Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO
Stefano Pessina has decided to step down as CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance. The board of directors will begin a search for a new CEO, and at the time of this appointment, Pessina will assume the role of executive chairman and James Skinner will step down as executive chairman but remain on the board to facilitate a smooth leadership transition.
Michael Todd Beauty To Offer Clarisonic-Compatible Replacement Brushes
Michael Todd Beauty, which offers the Soniclear brand of sonic facial cleansing brushes, is planning to launch a line of Clarisonic-compatible replacement brushes. The company said the move is in response to retail partners and Clarisonic users reaching out for replacement brushes following L’Oreal’s decision to shut down Clarisonic.
NACDS Cancels Total Store Expo
The San Diego Convention Center has announced that it will now be closed for events until September. As a result, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores is unable to hold the 2020 Total Store Expo (TSE), which had been scheduled for August 8 to 10 at the convention center.
CVS Institutes Face Covering Policy At All Locations
CVS Health chief operating officer Jon Roberts has provided the following update on the use of face coverings at CVS Pharmacy locations.
Walgreens Teams With DoorDash Delivery Service
Walgreens and DoorDash have formed a new collaboration to offer on-demand delivery to customers in select cities with plans to expand to markets throughout the country.
Walgreens Awarded Disability Equality Index Top Score
For the fourth consecutive year, the 2020 Disability Equality Index, a joint initiative by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities, has awarded Walgreens a top score of 100%.
Rite Aid Expands COVID-19 Testing Locations
Rite Aid is continuing to expand its COVID-19 testing capacity with the addition of 161 drive-through testing locations opening on July 16 in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).