Retail Pharmacies news and trends

Walgreens Continues Efforts to Divest Healthcare Clinic Chain VillageMD
Healthcare // February 12, 2025

Walgreens Boots Alliance-backed healthcare clinic chain VillageMD is reportedly working with advisers to explore a sale, restructuring or other options. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Can Retail Pharmacies Survive the Digital Transformation of Healthcare?
Retail // October 22, 2024

In the connected economy, retail pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid face challenges to their traditional business models. As consumer preferences move toward digital solutions and telehealth services, these industry leaders are assessing their business strategies to remain viable. Get the Full Story Complete...

Walgreens Rethinks Role of Pharmacy in Capturing Consumer Sales
Earnings // October 15, 2024

Walgreens Boots Alliance is undertaking a transformation focused on its retail pharmacy business in response to persistent challenges in the consumer market and pharmacy sector. As part of this strategy, the company plans to close approximately 1,200 underperforming stores in the next three years to...

Prescription Drug Discount Cards Pose Challenges for Retail Pharmacies
Healthcare // September 19, 2023

The rising use of prescription drug discount cards is reportedly leading to significant implications for pharmacy chains. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Walgreens Rethinks Role of Pharmacy in Capturing Consumer Sales

October 15, 2024
Walgreens Boots Alliance is undertaking a transformation focused on its retail pharmacy business in response to persistent challenges in the consumer market and pharmacy sector. As part of this strategy, the company plans to close approximately 1,200 underperforming stores in the next three years to streamline operations and increase profitability. Get the Full Story Complete […]

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GoodRx Launches eCommerce Offering for Retail Pharmacies

April 03, 2025
GoodRx has launched an eCommerce experience for retail pharmacies in collaboration with grocery chain Hy-Vee. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Walgreens Continues Efforts to Divest Healthcare Clinic Chain VillageMD

February 12, 2025
Walgreens Boots Alliance-backed healthcare clinic chain VillageMD is reportedly working with advisers to explore a sale, restructuring or other options. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Prescription Drug Discount Cards Pose Challenges for Retail Pharmacies

September 19, 2023
The rising use of prescription drug discount cards is reportedly leading to significant implications for pharmacy chains. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...