Channel: Drug California’s Pharmacies In Crisis The Los Angeles Times reports that “California pharmacies make an estimated 5 million errors every year, according to the state’s Board of Pharmacy.” It is only an estimate, the Board of Pharmacy says, because “pharmacies are not required to report them.” According to the story, “Most of the mistakes that California officials have discovered, according […] MorningNewsBeat September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 < 1 min read WalgreensHealth & WellnessThick DataDept. PharmacyCVSRite AidExecutivesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SN Top 10: Kroger, Aldi, Sprouts top the week's headlines [[“value”:” In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, Kroger, Albertsons may sell off stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers in anticipation of merger deal. Kroger and Albertsons could be close to selling an undisclosed number to C&S Wholesale Grocers, as a means towards cinching regulatory approval for the […] Supermarket News September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 2 min read Regional GroceryKrogerBrick and MortarAlbertsons / SafewayAldiLegal & CriminalAcquisitionExecutivesDivestituresWalgreensLidlIndustry Conferences and EventsWhole FoodsSustainabilityDept. FreshC&S Wholesale GrocersGovernmentMergersDept. GroceryAmazonDept. HBCAhold DelhaizeDept. DairyWalmartHEB 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug CEO Departure Reflects Walgreens’ Shift In Priorities Walgreens Boots Alliance announced on Friday that its CEO, Rosalind Brewer, has left the company in what was described as a “mutual decision.” According to the company, Ginger Graham, a member of its board of directors, has been named interim CEO as a search for a replacement to Brewer is conducted. The New York Times […] MorningNewsBeat September 5, 2023September 5, 2023 2 min read WalgreensExecutivesHealth & WellnessDept. HBCDept. PharmacyCOVID19WalmartCVSRestaurantsConsumersAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug 5 things top news: Walgreens CEO steps down [[“value”:”The most impactful news stories in grocery for the week ending Sept. 1″]] Supermarket News September 5, 2023September 5, 2023 < 1 min read WalgreensExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens CEO Rosalind Brewer Steps Down Rosalind “Roz” Brewer has stepped down as CEO and member of the board at the Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA) effective Aug. 31. The decision was a mutual one between Brewer and and WBA, according to a news release. The WBA board has appointed Ginger Graham, the current lead independent director of WBA, as the company’s […] Melissa Campanelli September 4, 2023September 4, 2023 2 min read WalgreensExecutivesHealth & WellnessConsumersWalmartCOVID19AssociatesDept. PharmacyRestaurantsTechnology & InnovationAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug With departure of Walgreens CEO, retail takes a back seat [[“value”:”Rosalind Brewer arrived a little over two years ago with deep retail experience, but that doesn’t seem to be the drugstore company’s priority, analysts say.”]] RetailDive September 4, 2023September 4, 2023 < 1 min read WalgreensExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens will soon offer over-the-counter opioid overdose medication [[“value”:”Narcan Nasal Spray will be available nationwide on Sept. 7″]] Supermarket News September 2, 2023September 2, 2023 < 1 min read Walgreens 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens CEO Steps Down Rosalind Brewer. Photo credit: Walgreens Boots Alliance Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Rosalind Brewer has stepped down from her role, effective immediately. The company shared in a statement that Brewer and the Board of Directors “mutually agreed” on the decision, but did not provide further details. Although Brewer has technically spent less than three years at […] Retail TouchPoints September 2, 2023September 2, 2023 2 min read WalgreensExecutivesHealth & WellnessMarketing: Social MediaConsumersPredictions and ForecastsCOVID19Consulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens CEO Steps Down Rosalind Brewer. Photo credit: Walgreens Boots Alliance Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Rosalind Brewer has stepped down from her role, effective immediately. The company shared in a statement that Brewer and the Board of Directors “mutually agreed” on the decision, but did not provide further details. Although Brewer has technically spent less than three years at […] Retail TouchPoints September 1, 2023September 5, 2023 2 min read WalgreensExecutivesHealth & WellnessMarketing: Social MediaConsumersPredictions and ForecastsCOVID19Consulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Roz Brewer out as Walgreens CEO as company seeks chief with deep health-care experience Walgreens’ stock has struggled this year as the company cut its profit expectations and contended with a decline in Covid vaccine and test demand. KEY POINTS Retail veteran Roz Brewer is out as Walgreens CEO after more than two years in the job. Walgreens’ stock has struggled this year as demand for Covid vaccines has […] CNBC September 1, 2023September 7, 2023 4 min read WalgreensHealth & WellnessExecutivesCOVID19 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens CEO Roz Brewer steps down [[“value”:”Brewer led the company during the COVID-19 pandemic”]] Supermarket News September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 < 1 min read WalgreensExecutivesCOVID19 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Hallmark Launches Cards With Venmo Gifting Capabilities Venmo users who regularly use the app to gift money can now do so with an accompanying physical Hallmark card, the two companies announced Wednesday. In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, the PayPal-owned digital payment platform Venmo and the greeting card company Hallmark are giving customers a new, unique way of giving gifts. Here’s how it works: […] Marie Albiges August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 < 1 min read ShoppersConsumersWalgreensPress ReleasePartnershipsDept. NonfoodDept. Natural / OrganicCVS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug WSJ: Rite Aid Prepping for Bankruptcy That Could Limit Opioid Lawsuits’ Impact Rite Aid is reportedly preparing for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing that could take place within weeks, according to the Wall Street Journal. Quoting people familiar with the situation, the Journal reported that the move would help address the numerous lawsuits related to the retailer’s alleged role in the sale of opioids. Rite Aid had […] Retail TouchPoints August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 2 min read Rite AidWalgreensBankruptcyMergersOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarAlbertsons / SafewayCVSMarketing: Social MediaRegional GroceryResults & InvestmentAcquisitionGovernmentEconomyDept. PharmacyPredictions and ForecastsPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Southeastern Grocers Sells Rx Assets To CVS, Walgreens The Tampa Bay Times reports that as a result of the sale of its retail banners – Winn-Dixie and Harveys – to Aldi, Southeastern Grocers (SEG) is selling its pharmacy business to CVS and Walgreen. According to the story, “Southeastern Grocers told its pharmacists that it will sell all of its Winn-Dixie and Harveys pharmacy […] MorningNewsBeat August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 < 1 min read Southeastern GrocersWalgreensCVSRegional GroceryAldiDept. PharmacyResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens adds vaccination and testing offerings DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is offering in-store vouchers and off-site vaccination clinics through its employer vaccination program, and is rolling out a low-cost, 2-results-in-1 test for flu and COVID-19 this fall respiratory virus season. These new services support insights gleaned from a recent consumer survey commissioned by Walgreens that reveals many prefer going to local […] MMR August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 2 min read WalgreensCOVID19ConsumersMarketing: In StoreThick DataStore LocationHealth & WellnessDept. OTCData & InsightsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces WE panel addresses women’s health and wellness gap SAN DIEGO — Despite the fact that women comprise 80% to 90% of customers in the retail marketplace, many of their health and wellness needs are unmet. That was a key point made during a panel discussion presented by WE at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ Total Store Expo. Now in its sixth […] MMR August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 3 min read Health & WellnessDept. PharmacyShoppersTechnology & InnovationBrick and MortarRite AidPartnershipsInclusivityMerchandisingOmnichannelWalgreensDept. HBCConsumersResults & InvestmentVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Your Views: History Matters Got the following email responding to my FaceTime video about the importance of understanding and communicating history from MNB reader Gary Harris: My, my, how very timely. I just turned 70 at the end of June, and that meant, for me at least, it was time to retire after 44 years with Wegmans. Interestingly enough, […] MorningNewsBeat August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 3 min read Brick and MortarWegmansRegional GroceryWalmartWeatherWalgreensLegal & CriminalTechnology & InnovationTargetDept. Adult BevMarketing: BroadcastESG and CSRDept. BeverageStreaming 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens expands full-service primary care model to the Chicago area [[“value”:”This marks the opening of the first Village Medical at Walgreens primary care practice for the region”]] Supermarket News August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 < 1 min read Walgreens 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Worth Reading: “Grocery stores used to be my happy place” The Los Angeles Times has an opinion piece by Stacy Torres, assistant professor of sociology in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at UC San Francisco, in which she decries the decline of the supermarket experience. An excerpt: “Some people seek a bar or nature hike when they feel low. I go to the […] MorningNewsBeat August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 2 min read Brick and MortarLegal & CriminalESG and CSRDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevWalgreensReturnsWalmartTechnology & InnovationTargetResults & InvestmentDept. FrozenDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens to acquire Brookshire Pharmacies TYLER, Texas — Walgreens will acquire Brookshire Grocery Co.’s (BGC’s) 120 pharmacies in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, the companies said last month. The deal includes pharmacy customer prescription files and related pharmacy inventory. Most of the locations are being converted to Walgreens pharmacies that will operate inside BGC’s stores. “We are excited to take this […] MMR August 7, 2023August 7, 2023 2 min read WalgreensDept. PharmacyShoppersAssociatesAcquisitionPartnershipsBrick and MortarExecutivesMarketing: In StoreDept. HBCHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainRegional Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens Boots Alliance Sells Shares of AmerisourceBergen Corporation for $1.85 Billion of Initial Proceeds DEERFIELD, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Walgreens Boots Alliance sells shares of AmerisourceBergen Corporation for $1.85 billion of initial proceeds BusinessWire - Retail August 4, 2023August 4, 2023 < 1 min read Walgreens 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces CVS Cuts 5,000 Corporate Jobs in Shift to Healthcare CVS is reportedly cutting around 5,000 jobs amid its new focus on healthcare, reports PYMNTS. The cuts are primarily centered around corporate-level positions and aren’t expected to involve jobs at the company’s stores, pharmacies or clinics. News of the layoffs comes six months after CVS announced it was acquiring primary care provider Oak Street Health for $10.6 billion. In recent […] Kristina Stidham August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 < 1 min read Health & WellnessCVSAssociatesTechnology & InnovationDept. PharmacyWalgreensPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesDept. HBCDeliveryBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens hunts for new CFO with healthcare experience The pharmacy chain’s controller will take the CFO seat on an interim basis as Walgreens embarks on an aggressive cost-saving plan. RetailDive July 31, 2023August 1, 2023 < 1 min read WalgreensExecutivesHealth & WellnessDept. Pharmacy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens: Driving ‘Innovative Convenience,’ Localized Healthcare & Elevated Assortments In this exclusive Q&A, ECRM/RangeMe SVP of Retail Wayne Bennett speaks with Walgreens GVP & General Merchandise Manager Robert Tompkins about how the retailer is driving “innovative convenience,” reimagining local healthcare and delivering elevated assortments that focus on the unmet needs of consumers. Tompkins also discusses how ECRM and RangeMe play a role in boosting […] RangeMe July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 5 min read WalgreensHealth & WellnessPartnershipsVendorsMerchandisingBrick and MortarConsumersTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsShoppersOperations & Supply ChainOwned Brands (Private Label)DeliveryEconomyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAssociatesStrategySustainabilityExecutivesTargetDept. PharmacyBOPISDept. ApparelPricing & PromotionsBig DataDept. FrozenPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy WBA announces CFO transition DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has announced the departure of James Kehoe, executive vice president and global chief financial officer. Kehoe will leave WBA in mid-August to pursue an opportunity in the technology sector. Manmohan Mahajan, senior vice president, global controller, has been named interim global chief financial officer while the company conducts […] MMR July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 2 min read ExecutivesResults & InvestmentHealth & WellnessWalgreensDept. HBCPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsStrategySustainabilityTechnology & InnovationAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens welcomes new health care executive Monica Reed DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens has added a new leader at Walgreens Health. Monica Reed has joined the company as vice president, Walgreens Health Centers Strategy and Operations. She will be responsible for leading Walgreens Health Corners, which are dedicated in-store spaces where licensed clinicians can provide health services ranging from preventive care and […] MMR July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 < 1 min read WalgreensHealth & WellnessExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainDept. HBCStrategyMarketing: In StoreDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces GNC Launches Supplemental Healthcare Service to Loyal Customers GNC, the 87-year-old vitamin and dietary supplement company, announced Tuesday it would be offering its loyalty customers a free supplemental healthcare service. GNC Health is now available exclusively to GNC PRO Access members. A membership to this loyalty program costs $39.99 a year, and the healthcare service includes telehealth appointments for urgent and personal health needs […] Marie Albiges July 19, 2023July 19, 2023 2 min read Health & WellnessMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersCVSWalmartTechnology & InnovationAmazonWalgreensOwned Brands (Private Label)Pricing & PromotionsBest BuyKrogerDollar GeneralConsumersPress Release 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Video Forum: Walgreens Retail Media Walgreens is staking a large claim in the burgeoning retail media business. In this week’s Video Forum, Robert Tompkins, the drug chain’s group vice president and general merchandise manager for health and wellness, and Katie Vogt, senior director of client success at Walgreens Advertising Group, exchange insights about retail media’s growing impact on the self-care […] MMR July 19, 2023July 19, 2023 < 1 min read WalgreensMarketing: Retail MediaHealth & WellnessPartnershipsData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens reveals unprecedented deals for myW Days DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens first-ever myW Days member event is coming July 23 through July 29 and myWalgreens members can earn unprecedented bonus offers, personalized deals and Walgreens Cash rewards across the entire store. As a thank you to its myWalgreens members for their loyalty, Walgreens will offer the highest Walgreens Cash rewards earnings opportunities to date. […] MMR July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 3 min read WalgreensDeliveryPricing & PromotionsBOPISMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: In StoreDept. BeverageHealth & WellnessMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. HBCTechnology & InnovationDept. PharmacyStore LocationMarketing: TradeDept. GroceryResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Brookshire Sells Pharmacy Business to Walgreens Tyler, Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Co. yesterday announced an agreement for Walgreens to acquire its 120 pharmacies in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, “which includes pharmacy customer prescription files and related pharmacy inventory. The vast majority of these locations are being converted to Walgreens pharmacies that will operate inside of BGC’s stores.” According to the announcement, “Eligible […] MorningNewsBeat July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 < 1 min read WalgreensDept. PharmacyShoppersExecutivesAssociatesPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Channel: Mass Department: Adult Beverage Department: Beverage Department: HBC ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Retailer Media Agencies & Vendors Retail Ecosystem Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Hy-Vee launches RedMedia omnichannel retail media network Hy-Vee launched the full-scale version of its retail media network, called Hy-Vee RedMedia, at the Groceryshop 2023 conference this week in Las Vegas. The West Des Moines, Iowa-based retailer described the platform as a disruptor in the retail media landscape that will connect brands directly with Hy-Vee’s customer base across multiple platforms, including both online […] Written by Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Channel: Grocery - Natural Department: Food Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Shopper & Customer Start Ups Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Instacart stock languishes after IPO Instacart saw its share price erode in the two days following its initial public offering, after it rose 12.7% in its first day of trading on the NASDAQ exchange. The stock settled down to just slightly over its IPO price of $30 per share on Wednesday, its first full day on the exchange, then ranged […] Written by Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Retail Media Metrics #30DaysofRetailMedia | Day 21: Retail Media Metrics Metrics help brand advertisers measure retail media effectiveness. Key performance indicators (KPIs) span the full marketing funnel, as consumers can enter anywhere. Brand advertisers: 🎯 Choose KPIs according to their objectives📊 Measure baseline results for meaningful comparisons🌟 Review their metrics for data insights to optimize their processes and […] Written by Lisa Goller September 21, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Shopper & Customer CPG companies aim to make recycling simpler for consumers Dispelling consumer confusion around plastics recycling, investing in local programs and embracing molecular technologies are some of the current steps the Consumer Brands Association and its members are taking to create a sustainably packaged future. Written by Supermarket Perimeter September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events The big chill: Holiday retail sales 2023 expected to slow Experts predict slow growth in 2023 holiday sales as consumers tighten their belts in a tough economy, but e-commerce will remain a bright spot. Stores are filling with displays of holiday decorations and holiday-themed merchandise as retailers eagerly prepare for the annual shopping surge, but consumers may not be as excited. Forecasts for 2023 holiday […] Written by Future of Commerce September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked