DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is making progress in its efforts to reopen recently damaged stores in Philadelphia and to serve the needs of the local community. Currently, 11 of Walgreens 17 Philadelphia stores are open and operating with regular business hours and two additional stores have partially reopened. The Walgreens at 4201 N. Broad Street
NEW YORK — From Albertsons Cos. to Walgreens, retailers are expressing solidarity with Americans protesting the police killing of George Floyd. Retailers large and small have vowed to combat racism and discrimination within their organizations. Some also are lending support to advocates of systemic reform. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are committing $100 million over
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens has a long history of stepping up to meet the needs of customers and patients during challenging or emergency situations, says Lisa Badgley, senior vice president of pharmacy and retail operations. It has continued to closely monitor the COVID-19 outbreak, and work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
DEERFIELD, Ill. — As with many industries, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the beauty market forever, says Lauren Brindley, group vice president of beauty and personal care at Walgreens. In the short term, social distancing has created both significant challenges and opportunities, she says. “Retailers and brands are having to rethink their in-store experiences, pivot
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
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens has experienced a dramatic increase in workload for the entire legal function during the pandemic, says senior vice president and general counsel Elena Kraus. That has meant work for the company has had to be prioritized, as it is an essential business and its greatest priority is supporting customers and field
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens has made major progress in its efforts to reopen recently damaged stores in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area to serve the needs of the local community. Currently, 107 of Walgreens 113 stores are open and operating with regular business hours. The chain has taken a number of steps to help meet the
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens has made significant progress in its efforts to reopen recently damaged stores in Chicago to serve the needs of the local community. Currently, 100 of Walgreens’ 118 Chicago stores are open and operating with regular business hours. Alex Gourlay In addition, Walgreens has taken a number of steps to help meet
NEW YORK — Even as retailers extend their store hours, they are offering consumers more ways to shop without coming into the store at all. Walmart this month is rolling out its new Express Delivery service, which promises to let customers get more items from the store delivered to their doors in less than two
NEW YORK — As testing becomes more important in the battle against COVID-19, retailers are stepping up. For instance, CVS Health has opened more than 50 COVID-19 test sites at selected CVS Pharmacy drive-through locations across Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, with additional sites to come. The new sites will utilize self-swab tests and
DEERFIELD, Ill. – With Richard Ashworth’s resignation as Walgreens president to lead Tivity Health Inc., one thread in the drug chain’s storied history is coming to an end, even as the overarching narrative of its transformation continues. Ashworth – whose duties are being assumed by Walgreens Boots Alliance co-chief operating officer Alex Gourlay, whom he
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens president Richard Ashworth is leaving the company to become president and chief executive officer of Tivity Health, a leading provider of fitness, nutrition and social engagement solutions. He will assume his new post effective June 1, and also serve on Tivity’s board. Walgreens Boots Alliance co-chief executive officer Alex Gourlay, whom