Skip to main content

RETAIL NEWS

  • Getting on track with wearables

    Are retail pharmacies late to the party when it comes to the health wearables market?

    The booming category, which includes such devices as activity trackers and chronic pain relief devices, offers mass retailers — especially those operating a pharmacy — an opportunity to build sales and profits, not to mention a stronger relationship with consumers seeking answers. But, thus far, it appears that other retailers, as well as the digital marketplace, have outpaced retail pharmacy operators in this category.

  • Target to acquire Shipt, providing same-day delivery service

    Minneapolis-based Target has announced it has come to an agreement to acquire Shipt, a digital same-day delivery platform for $550 million in cash. The retailer will leverage its network of store’s and Shipt’s technological platform to quickly and efficiently bring same-day delivery to consumers across the country. 

  • Walgreens app makes health tracking easy

    Walgreens is using its popular app to help consumers connect to many brands of fitness trackers outside of the store. The retailer, which is marketing Striiv, its own branded activity tracker, allows members of the company’s Balance Rewards program to also connect through 40 different devices and 27 apps, according to the Walgreen’s website.

  • Editor's note: Catching the consumers’ eye

    Retail is not dead; boring retail is dead.
     
    That is what industry guru, Mack Elevation Forum founder and DSN partner Dan Mack told a packed house at the 19th annual Drug Store News Industry Issues Summit at New York City’s Plaza Hotel in late November. Moderating a panel of executives from such top retailers as CVS Pharmacy, Target, Walmart, Walgreens and Sam’s Club, Mack challenged them to explain to the audience what they were doing to remain relevant. 

  • Sexual Harassment 101

    How to handle sexual harassment claims can be overwhelming and terrifying for every business — from small local drug stores to large corporations serving the market. But it shouldn’t be. Regrettably, at some point, some who run these stores may become aware of sexual harassment. Here are a few tips that will help you address sexual harassment quickly and successfully.
     
    First off, what constitutes sexual harassment? 
     

  • MAC brings VR-powered mirror to stores

    MAC Cosmetics is letting its shoppers swatch lipsticks and eye shadow in-store as easily as they can take a selfie. Through a partnership with augmented reality technology-provider ModiFace, the beauty brand recently launched the Virtual MACover — an AR-powered virtual try-on mirror — to its stores.

  • Kroger, Chase partner to offer mobile payments

    Kroger is teaming up with Chase Pay, the digital engagement wallet from JPMorgan Chase & Co., to offer mobile payments. The initiative will kick off in select retail markets and e-commerce programs in 2018.

    Kroger’s payment solutions are a part of the company’s “Restock Kroger Plan.” One of the key strategic drivers is to expand partnerships to create customer value, which includes Kroger forming alliances to accelerate digital and e-commerce platforms.

  • Hy-Vee brings telepharmacy to another Iowa community

    Hy-Vee is continuing to expand its telepharmacy offerings in Iowa communities. The West Des Moines, Iowa-based company recently opened a new telepharmacy in Manson at a former Medicap pharmacy.

X
This ad will auto-close in 10 seconds