DEERFIELD, Ill. — Over the course of a 23-plus-year career at Walgreens, Heather Hughes has demonstrated an extraordinary range of talents that have enabled her to easily move across different areas of the business. Hughes joined Walgreens in 2000 as a pharmacist and within a few months moved up to pharmacy manager. In 2007, though,
Mass Market Retailers held a reception in New York City recently to honor the executives chosen as the publication’s “People Who Made a Difference” in 2022. Receiving awards were: Scott Crawford, chief merchandising officer at Fresh Direct; Heather Hughes, group vice president of beauty, personal care, seasonal at Walgreens; and Vinima Shekhar, vice president of
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Lauren Brindley, who helped elevate Walgreens’ beauty departments, is leaving her role as group vice president beauty and personal care at the end of July. Heather Hughes is stepping into the role of Walgreens group vice president beauty and personal care and seasonal. Hughes, a pharmacist, has 20 years of experience with
DEERFIELD, Ill. — In the convenience channel, greeting cards and gift cards are the primary purchases for everyday gifting occasions such as birthdays, thank you or sympathy presents, says Heather Hughes, Walgreens’ group vice president and general merchandise manager for seasonal, GM and photo. To personalize these purchases, Walgreens has expanded the number of thoughtful