As part of a panel at the recent Drug Store News Industry Issues Summit, officials from Walmart and Kroger shared the ways the two organizations go about taking a collaborative approach to health care.
The Cincinnati-based retailer currently delivers from more than 872 stores across the country, and it offers 1,091 curbside pickup locations with plans to add 500 new locations in 2018.
Kroger will have more than 40 representatives, ranging from buyers and category managers to merchandising executives, participate in NatExpo West this year.
Integration allows busy pharmacists the ability to quickly review patient data within their workflow to prevent the abuse and misuse of controlled substance medications.
According to the report, Kroger already had stopped selling assult-style semiautomatic rifles in Oregon, Washington and Idaho locations several years ago.
It's about creating a front-end experience that serves as an engagement center with pop-up shops, food service, spa-like wellness centers, farmers’ markets and a town square vibe.
Kroger's next Natural Foods Innovation Summit will take place in June and the company will participate in the Natural Products Expo West event in March.
