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.
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WellnessMats Now Shipping Leather Collection
WellnessMats is now shipping its new leather collection of anti-fatigue mats.
Walmart Acquires CareZone Assets To Boost Wellness Position
At a time when major drug chains are using wellness initiatives to differentiate their operations from cross-channel competitors that provide pharmacy services, Walmart has acquired specific assets of CareZone, including the technology platform, patents and key intellectual property, to provide a way for its customers to organize health information and access vital health services.
Euromonitor: Six Themes Will Propel Post-Coronavirus Story
A new report from global market research company Euromonitor International identifies six themes it identified as reshaping consumer goods and services in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rite Aid Plans To Hire 5K Associates
Rite Aid has expanded actions the company is taking in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning immediately, Rite Aid plans to hire 5,000 associates for full and part-time roles across the country to support store and distribution center teams. Positions will include cashiers, pharmacy technicians and distribution center associates.
Walgreens Navigates Changes As Q2 U.S. Retail Comp Gains
In the second quarter, Walgreens retail sales in the U.S. edged up as the company prepared for the spread of COVID-19 to the country.
Walgreens Expands Drive Through Product Selection
As consumers seek safe and convenient options to pick up daily essentials amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Walgreens is expanding the product offering at its more than 7,300 pharmacy drive-thrus nationwide.
Retailers Respond To Coronavirus Outbreak
Retailers across a range of channels are addressing the coronavirus outbreak in stores and online, responding with measures to address consumer and employee safety and health concerns, ramping up the cleaning of stores and boosting cleaning tool and supply assortments to meet increased consumer needs.
Crane Releases Top Fill Cool Mist Humidifier
Crane USA is focusing on improving indoor air quality with its new Crane Top Fill Cool Mist Humidifier, an easy-to-clean, filter-free, top fill, one-gallon cool mist humidifier with aroma diffuser.
Allstar Teams With Mission To Expand Personal Cooling Line
Direct-response veteran Allstar Innovations and personal cooling gear developer Mission have partnered in a venture that marries Allstar’s “performance-based” marketing and retail foundation with Mission’s goal to expand the consumer market for its advanced heat safety solutions.
CVS Health Adjusts Leadership Team To Support Growth
CVS Health said it has made a series of executive leadership assignments to support the company’s continued focus on innovation and strategic growth.
Walgreens, Tata Expand Information Technology Partnership
Walgreens Boots Alliance and Tata Consultancy Services have expanded their strategic partnership to advance WBA’s transformation of its global information technology function.
Walgreens Names Ashworth President
Walgreens Boots Alliance has appointed Richard Ashworth as president of Walgreens. Ashworth will be responsible for developing the strategies and plans for all Walgreens operations and will have full responsibility for the leadership, development and management of the business.
Rite Aid Appoints Persaud EVP/Retail
Rite Aid has appointed Andre Persaud as evp/retail. Persaud will lead the retail operations for more than 2,400 Rite Aid locations.
CVS Launching HealthHub Stores In Philadelphia
As part of an ongoing format rollout, CVS Health is introducing 13 HealthHub stores to Philadelphia and nearby southern New Jersey communities.
Kohl’s, WW Roll Out Wellness Pop-Up Shops
As part of Kohl’s commitment to health and wellness this year, the department store is continuing to collaborate with wellness company WW (formally Weight Watchers International). Kohl’s and WW are launching WW pop-ups in select stores this January to support customers on their wellness journeys.
CVS Opening Nine Tampa HealthHub Locations
As it continues to refocus operations to meet evolving consumer priorities, CVS Health is expanding its recently developed wellness format in the Tampa, FL, area.
Breville Launches Bluicer Pro Appliance
Breville has launched the 3X Bluicer Pro and is touting the kitchen appliance’s versatility as a blender and juicer combination. The company is encouraging consumers to get “bluicing,” by mixing fresh juice with fresh blends using the same appliance.
Wellness Theme Drives Story Shops At Macy’s
Story at Macy’s, the narrative-driven retail concept inside 36 Macy’s stores nationwide, has unveiled its latest theme: “Feel Good.” Through April 2020, the Feel Good Story brings a fresh focus on wellness and uses merchandise curation and events to explore simple and actionable ways for customers to find greater balance, energy and nourishment.
Rite Aid Delivers Solid Q3
Rite Aid delivered a solid third quarter as the drug store chain looked to revitalize its business growth strategies going forward into 2020.