For Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Tim Wentworth, the company’s turnaround process is not a sprint but a marathon. “We still have substantial work to do here,” he told analysts during the company’s first-quarter earnings call Friday (Jan. 10). “While our turnaround will take time, our...
Alto Pharmacy is changing the pharmacy experience by leveraging digital solutions to improve patient care, streamline medication access and lower costs, said Karen Martell, vice president of enterprise partnerships for Alto Pharmacy. In an interview with PYMNTS, Martell explained the company’s business model is designed...
Walmart has begun rolling out same-day delivery of prescription medications. The company launched this offering in six states and plans to expand it to 49 states by the end of 2025, Walmart said in a Tuesday (Oct. 22) press release. This Pharmacy Delivery service is...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming pharmaceutical research, compressing timelines and potentially slashing drug prices in an industry defined by decade-long development cycles and billion-dollar price tags. This technological upheaval is exemplified by projects like the AI-driven RNA Foundry (AIRFoundry), part of a $75 million investment...
October 07, 2024
Data, in the right hands, can be a business leader’s magic wand. “Data is our best friend right now,” Jeanniey Walden, the chief marketing and customer officer at Rite Aid, told PYMNTS, noting that following an 11-month period in bankruptcy, Rite Aid has emerged with a refined approach to managing their marketing and merchandising efforts by leveraging […]
May 17, 2024
Amazon and Walmart may be setting their sights on high-income consumers, but as the two retail giants compete for shoppers’ spending, they are working hard not to lose their lower-income...
January 12, 2023
For retailers facing stiff competition from online foes, innovation has become mandatory. Fresher standards for online shopping that emphasize efficiency, convenience and payment choice have emerged, raising consumers’ expectations at...
September 07, 2022
Health care is the space that couldn’t reinvent itself — becoming truly modern — until Big Retail came along to help usher the industry more fully into the 21st century....
October 22, 2024
Walmart has begun rolling out same-day delivery of prescription medications. The company launched this offering in six states and plans to expand it to 49 states by the end of 2025, Walmart said in a Tuesday (Oct. 22) press release. This Pharmacy Delivery service is available for both new prescriptions and refills, and it is […]
October 09, 2024
Amazon Pharmacy plans to open pharmacies and offer same-day delivery of prescription medications in 20 more U.S. cities in 2025. This move will more than double the number of cities...
July 02, 2024
Pharmacy management solutions firm PrimeRx has debuted PrimeRx MARKET, an online marketplace for pharmacies. “Formerly known as Trxade, PrimeRx MARKET represents a significant expansion in PrimeRx’s commitment to enhancing the...
June 27, 2024
Grocery chain Publix is the latest company to bring healthcare to the retail space. The company’s customers can now access virtual care services through digital healthcare firm WellSync, according to...