DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., which acquired a majority stake in CareCentrix in August, is moving ahead to take full ownership of the home care company. WBA says the move will expand its reach into the growing home care sector and advance its healthcare long-term growth strategy. CareCentrix CEO will join WBA to
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens and Lexie Hearing announced Thursday that Lexie Lumen hearing aids will be available over-the-counter at Walgreens stores nationwide for adults ages 18 and older with mild-to-moderate hearing loss starting October 17. This announcement follows the passage of the OTC Hearing Aid Act by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which allows
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is supporting storm relief efforts in communities across Florida, Puerto Rico and other areas impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Fiona, with $1 million in donations announced on Monday. The donations include $500,000 each to the Florida Disaster Fund and the American Red Cross Hurricane Fund. The American Red Cross donation goes
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced on Tuesday a new leadership structure for its U.S. business segment with Walgreens president John Standley leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. The new segment will now be organized under two leaders: Pharmacy led by Lee Cooper, and Retail led by Tracey Brown, president, Walgreens Retail
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Two Ohio counties have been awarded $650 million in damages in a lawsuit against CVS, Walgreens and Walmart, claiming the way the pharmacy chains distributed pain medications significantly harmed the communities. The August 17 ruling is the first by a federal judge that assigns monetary damages against the chains for their roles
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced Thursday that it is further strengthening its leadership with the appointments of Inderpal Bhandari to its board of directors and Hsiao Wang as senior vice president and chief information officer (CIO), bringing deep technology expertise in the healthcare and retail sectors. The company’s board of directors has
CLEVELAND — This week a federal judge ordered CVS, Walgreens and Walmart to pay a collective $650.5 million to two counties in Ohio for their part fueling the opioid crisis in the state, a landmark ruling that lays partial blame for the epidemic on pharmacies that supplied the drugs. U.S. District Judge Dan Aaron Polster
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens has hired Min Cho to serve as chief format concepts and design officer, the company said on Monday. He will report to Tracey Brown, the retailer’s chief customer officer. In this newly created role and function, Cho will focus on new innovative store design and architecture, which the company says is
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens announced on Friday that Marty Esarte will join the company at the end of August as group vice president of Owned Brands, leading the company’s private label strategy. With over 20 years of retail and CPG experience at Clorox Co., Conagra and Walmart, Esarte is a results-oriented leader with a strong
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. — To honor the service and sacrifices of Americans who served in the armed forces, Walgreens is offering a weekend Independence Day discount to all veterans, active duty military personnel and their immediate family members, including the families of those who lost their lives in service to their country. Beginning July 1 through
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens announced on Thursday the launch of its clinical trial business to redefine the patient experience and increase access and retention in sponsor-led drug development research. Walgreens flexible clinical trial model combines the company’s vast foundation of patient insights, partner-enabled health and technology capabilities and in-person and virtual care options to break