TORONTO — Loblaw Co. said on Monday that its wholly owned subsidiary Shoppers Drug Mart will invest $75 million in Maple Corp., the leading virtual care provider in Canada, in exchange for a material minority stake in Loblaw.Maple is a thriving Canadian telemedicine provider that allows patients to connect online with a variety of healthcare
TORONTO — Shoppers Drug Mart has announced a pilot launch with SmileDirectClub, the industry pioneer and first direct-to-consumer medtech platform for teeth straightening, to offer the brand’s signature SmileShop experience in two Ontario locations. Shoppers Drug Mart is the first pharmacy retailer in Canada to offer SmileShops, including an East Mall location in Etobicoke and
TORONTO — Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) has developed a new store format called Wellwise that is designed to appeal to seniors who don’t want to shop at an “old person’s store.” The pilot store on Wicksteed Avenue in Toronto features bright lighting and vivid colors, instead of the beige decor typically associated with more clinical
TORONTO — Shoppers Drug Mart is recasting the shopping experience for seniors with a new store format dubbed Wellwise. The Wellwise by Shoppers Drug Mart outlet caters to the needs of aging Canadians who don’t want an “old person’s store,” said Theresa Firestone, senior vice president of health care businesses at SDM. Shopping for the
BRAMPTON, Ontario — One plus one equaled three when Loblaw Cos. acquired Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM). The 2014 merger made two strong companies stronger, creating a retailer peerlessly oriented around health, wellness and convenience. The pharmacy and beauty expertise of Canada’s No. 1 drug chain, blended with the capabilities of the country’s top grocer, have