Pharmacy

Amazon To Roll Out PillPack Service To Employees
Amazon To Roll Out PillPack Service To Employees
November 21, 2018  |  Retail

News of Amazon‘s acquisition of online pharmacy startup PillPack have had analysts assuming the eCommerce conglomerate is ready to introduce an online pharmacy to its suite...

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Walgreens, Humana Mull Partnership Expansion
Walgreens, Humana Mull Partnership Expansion
November 21, 2018  |  Partnerships

Drugstore owner Walgreens Boots Alliance is in preliminary discussions with health insurer Humana about possibly taking equity stakes in each other. The companies already have...

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CVS Eyes Concept Stores Amid Planned Aetna Deal
CVS Eyes Concept Stores Amid Planned Aetna Deal
November 07, 2018  |  Retail

With CVS’ planned acquisition of Aetna expected to close prior to Thanksgiving, the combined company plans to tackle health outcomes and services while reducing health...

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CVS Health Beats Q3 Estimates Amid Strong Pharmacy Revenue
CVS Health Beats Q3 Estimates Amid Strong Pharmacy Revenue
November 06, 2018  |  Retail

CVS Health beat analysts’ earnings and revenue estimates for the third quarter amid a rise in its pharmacy revenue. The retailer, which also said it...

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Addressing The Symptoms Of Pharmacies’ Cash Flow Ailments
Addressing The Symptoms Of Pharmacies’ Cash Flow Ailments
November 06, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Taxes, minimum wage, global trade tariffs — there are a lot of regulatory changes weighing heavily on the minds of U.S. small business owners. Among...

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Amazon Roundup: Making Moves In Rx, Grocery
Amazon Roundup: Making Moves In Rx, Grocery
October 24, 2018  |  Retail

It almost seems like a myth at this point, some tale that grandparents will tell their grandchildren. They will listen to this too-silly-to-be-true story of...

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Amid Amazon Effect, CVS and Walgreens Look Beyond Retail Shelves   
Amid Amazon Effect, CVS and Walgreens Look Beyond Retail Shelves  
October 18, 2018  |  Retail

The Amazon Effect has spurred pharmacies to reach beyond the drugstore aisles, virtual and physical. As noted this week by CNBC, two giants in the...

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Five At Five: Gift Cards Hold Fresh Appeal For Criminals
Five At Five: Gift Cards Hold Fresh Appeal For Criminals
October 17, 2018  |  News

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the day’s payments and commerce news. Today’s coverage includes the latest developments in fraud, along with...

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CVS CEO Says Amazon Isn’t Keeping Him Up At Night
CVS CEO Says Amazon Isn’t Keeping Him Up At Night
October 17, 2018  |  Retail

While CVS Health CEO Larry Merlo doesn’t lie awake at night worrying about Amazon, he admitted his company is making sure there isn’t any room...

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