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Retailers

Channel-crossing can be brow-raising in food, drug and mass retail

 By Russell Redman on Apr. 21, 2023

Consumers’ preferred shopping destinations for key product categories aren’t always what you’d expect, studies show.

Technology

Uber enters the pharmaceutical delivery arena with new service

 By Timothy Inklebarger on Mar. 31, 2023

The rideshare-delivery company's new venture aims to capture customers who already use the service to get to their doctor or medical provider.

Amazon

Amazon eyes more retail pharmacy share with RxPass launch

By Russell Redman on Jan. 24, 2023

New Prime benefit offers generic prescriptions for $5 monthly subscription plus free delivery.

Retailers

Rite Aid seeks new CEO as Heyward Donigan leaves company

By Russell Redman on Jan. 10, 2023

Board member Elizabeth ‘Busy’ Burr tapped to serve as interim CEO during executive search.

Industry Partners

President Calls on DOJ, FTC to Enforce Antitrust Laws

By Kristina Hurtig on Jul. 09, 2021

Joe Biden sign executive order that includes 72 initiatives by more than a dozen federal agencies—all aimed at promoting competition in the American economy.

Retailers

4 Ways Rite Aid Is Reimaging Retail Pharmacy

By Kristina Hurtig on Nov. 09, 2020

Drug store chain placing an emphasis on whole health with its new “Stores of the Future.”

Retailers

Walgreens Appoints John Standley as President, Igniting Deal Speculation

By Jon Springer on Aug. 31, 2020

The former Pathmark and Rite Aid CEO has experience leading format evolution and dealmaking, raising the possibilities of a deeper partnership with Kroger, an industry source says.

Wellness

Health and Beauty Provides a Safe, Profitable Entry Point for CBDs

By Melissa Vonder Haar on Dec. 09, 2019

A look at topical products and why consumers and retailers alike are flocking to the CBD segment.

Nonfood

Retail Stores Poised to Benefit as Self-Care Market Grows

By WGB Staff on Nov. 20, 2019

Premiumization and low online penetration sets self-care on a growth path.

Wholesalers & Distributors

Are Supermarket Pharmacies at a Turning Point?

By David S. Rogers on Oct. 10, 2019

Although many food retailers have abandoned the category, there are potential opportunities for the existing players.

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