DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance has updated its loyalty program, rechristened as myWalgreens, to offer customers extensive new benefits, including the fastest same-day retail pickup currently available. Customers can now shop online and on a fully redesigned mobile app for health and wellness items, then pick them up in the store, curbside or at
SEATTLE — Amazon announced earlier this month that it has entered the pharmacy business with a new offering called Amazon Pharmacy, allowing customers in the U.S. to order prescription medications for home delivery, including free delivery for Amazon Prime members. Amazon Pharmacy allows customers to complete an entire pharmacy transaction on their desktop or mobile
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Neela Montgomery has been named executive vice president of CVS Health and president of the company’s CVS Pharmacy retail unit, with responsibility for overseeing the company’s 10,000 U.S. pharmacies. “Neela is a seasoned retail industry leader with extensive digital and e-commerce experience,” said Karen Lynch, who will become president and chief executive
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Four new-look supermarkets opened in Florida on November 11 under the Winn-Dixie banner, designed to provide customers with a unique shopping experience featuring farm-fresh produce and quality meat and seafood, along with a wide selection of convenient grab-and-go options from their updated deli departments. Each store features full-service meat departments offering natural
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Earlier this month, Rite Aid officially launched its refreshed brand with an advertising campaign that demonstrates the company’s commitment to provide the perfect fusion of traditional medicine and alternative remedies. The launch is part of Rite Aid’s ongoing transformation and includes a new brand identity (logo) that is rolling out across
CHICAGO — Two Walmart Supercenters here that were damaged during civil unrest in May have reopened with new health centers attached. “These last few months have been especially difficult for this great city, and it has done a remarkable job facing its challenges head on,” said Keith Wyche, Walmart vice president for community engagement and
WASHINGTON — Retail sales grew for the sixth month in a row in October, according to figures from the National Retail Federation (NRF). October sales increased compared to September, and also compared to October of last year. The increases were less than some economists had predicted, prompting worries that sales were losing momentum heading into
NEW YORK — The COVID-19 surge has convinced many consumers to shop from home on Black Friday, according to the Deloitte 2020 Pre-Thanksgiving Pulse Survey released today. For the first time since the survey’s inception, more consumers plan to shop online (61%) than in-store (54%) on Black Friday. “As COVID-19 brings added health and financial concerns, both consumers and retailers are
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid is updating its COVID-19 testing program through its partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Effective immediately, no-charge testing at Rite Aid’s existing testing sites will be expanded to individuals 13 years of age and older – regardless of whether the individual is symptomatic or
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree Inc. plans to expand its multi-price Dollar Tree Plus! initiative into about 500 stores beginning in the spring of 2021, the company said Tuesday. The announcement came as the retailer reported increased sales and profits for its fiscal third quarter ended October 31. Consolidated net sales increased 7.5% to $6.18
WASHINGTON — Amazon will work with the U.S. government’s National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) on an effort to prevent counterfeit goods from entering the U.S. and help protect American consumers, the company said on Tuesday. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and DHL are also supporting the operation. “The IPR Center plays
BRAMPTON, Ontario – Loblaw Cos. is bringing its health and wellness app, which debuted in Atlantic Canada last month, to the provinces of Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta. Loblaw said Monday that it plans to roll out the app nationally in the coming months while adding new features and functionality, including such services as virtual