October 1, 2019 by MMR
Beauty Cares DreamBall, Lauren Brindley, Look Good Feel Better program, Walgreens
Leading Headlines, People, Retail News
NEW YORK — Walgreens’ Lauren Brindley, group vice president and general merchandise manager for beauty and personal care, was among the beauty industry executives honored last month at the Beauty Cares DreamBall here. The annual event, attended by 500 beauty, fashion and media representatives, is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Look Good
September 24, 2019 by Bill Schiffner
Giovanni Monti, Philips SmartSleep Analyzer, Walgreens, Walgreens Find Care platform
Leading Headlines, Retail News
DEERFIELD, Ill. — With an ongoing commitment to help its customers and patients better manage their chronic conditions, Walgreens announced on Monday that the millions of adults experiencing sleep issues can now access new sleep solutions through its Walgreens Find Care platform. With the addition of the clinically validated Philips SmartSleep Analyzer, one of several
September 19, 2019 by MMR
drone delivery, Vish Sankaran, Walgreens, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Wing, Wing Aviation LLC
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Topics
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens plans to begin using drones to deliver products to select customers in the Christiansburg, Va., market next month. The company is partnering with Wing Aviation LLC, a member of the Alphabet family of companies, to test a service that promises to let people order health and wellness, food, beverage and convenience
September 16, 2019 by MMR
Kroger, Kroger Express, Kroger Pickup, Walgreens
2019, Issue 9-16-2019, Issues
CINCINNATI — Building on an exploratory pilot that kicked off last October, Kroger Co. and Walgreens recently announced a new test area for the retailers, featuring the expansion of Kroger Express and Kroger Pickup at selected Walgreens stores as well as the launch of Walgreens’ owned-brand health and beauty products in 17 Kroger stores in
September 10, 2019 by MMR
Vitamin Angelss, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens and non-profit Vitamin Angels said Tuesday that they have supported more than 200 million women and children in the U.S. and around the world through their partnership to improve child and maternal health. Approximately one-third of women in the U.S. experience iron deficiency during pregnancy. And nearly one-third of women residing
August 19, 2019 by MMR
Kroger, Kroger Express, Kroger Pickup, Walgreens
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
CINCINNATI – Building on an exploratory pilot that rolled out last October, Kroger Co. and Walgreens said Monday they are expanding the program to a new test market. The move will involve the expansion of Kroger Express and Kroger Pickup to select Walgreens stores in Knoxville, Tenn., as well as the launch of Walgreens’ own-brand
July 29, 2019 by MMR
Albertsons Cos., Alina Shamus, Anita Elliott, Dollar General, Emily Taylor, Jessica Kazmaier, Jocelyn Konrad, Karen Staniforth, Kathleen Jaeger, Kathy Reardon, Laura Shaw, Lisa Kinney, Margherita Cardello, NACDS Foundation, Rhonda Taylor, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Walgreens Boots Alliance
Featured Articles, People, Retail News, Slideshows
NEW YORK — Mass Market Retailers last week honored the outstanding executives who were identified by the publication as the industry’s Most Influential Women in 2019. The awards presentation and reception drew retailer and supplier executives from across the food, drug and mass channels to a ballroom in lower Manhattan. On hand to receive awards
July 22, 2019 by MMR
Walgreens, Walgreens Find Care platform
Leading Headlines, Topics
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens has expanded the Walgreens Find Care platform to include chronic care management, featuring connected devices and digital therapeutic solutions for patients with diabetes, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In addition, one year since launch, several new health care offerings from existing and new partners have been added to the
July 18, 2019 by MMR
2019 Disability Equality Index, AAPD, American Association of People with Disabilities, DEI, Disability:IN, Walgreens
Leading Headlines, Retail News
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens for the third consecutive year has been recognized with the top-score of 100% on the 2019 Disability Equality Index (DEI), a national benchmarking tool on corporate policies and practices related to disability inclusion and workplace equality. The DEI is a joint initiative by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with
July 12, 2019 by MMR
tropical storm Barry, Walgreens
Leading Headlines, Topics
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is taking proactive measures to assist customers, team members and communities currently in the projected path of tropical storm Barry, and is preparing to fully support any impacted regions in its aftermath. The company is taking the following steps: • Prescription Drug Preparedness: In advance of the storm, Walgreens is underscoring
June 17, 2019 by MMR
Free HIV testing, Greater Than AIDS, Walgreens
Leading Headlines, Retail News
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS are working with health departments, HIV/AIDS service organizations, and other community organizations to provide free HIV testing and information at select Walgreens stores in more than 260 cities on National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), Thursday, June 27 between 10 am – 7 pm (local time). HIV testing
June 14, 2019 by MMR
Destination: Healthy Skin Program, The Skin Cancer Foundation, Walgreens
Leading Headlines, Retail News
NEW YORK — Walgreens has joined the Skin Cancer Foundation on the road this year in support of its Destination: Healthy Skin Program — a national effort to educate consumers about the importance of effective sun protection for skin cancer prevention, and the importance of early detection. “As people spend more time outside enjoying their