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  • Survey: These social networks most influence purchases

    BOSTON -- When it comes to buying products, consumers are particular about who and what they trust to get advice.

    According to a survey of nearly 14,000 adults conducted in early March by social retail technology provider Collective Bias, Facebook and YouTube are the most persuasive social channels for consumer purchases. About 19% of consumers find Facebook to influence their purchasing decision most, with YouTube coming in second at nearly 18%. YouTube is especially popular with men (23%) compared to women (14%).

  • Retailers, brands sharpen shaving product selection

    The recent legal skirmish between Gillette and Dollar Shave Club underscores just how important the shave category is to drug store retailers.

  • CVS Health Foundation grants to increase health access exceed goals, generate results

    WOONSOCKET, R.I. - As part of a multi-year, $5 million commitment to increase access to health care in communities nationwide, the CVS Health Foundation on Tuesday released new data from programs supported through partnerships with the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics and the National Association of Community Health Centers. 
     
    The Foundation also announced $1.5 million in new grants distributed to 46 community health centers and free clinics for 2016.
     

  • Ad Week: CVS Health CMO shares exiting tobacco only first step

  • Shoplet.com partners with McKesson on medical supplies

    NEW YORK — McKesson and Shoplet on Tuesday announced a new partnership that will connect Shoplet's growing customer base with a larger and more varied selection of medical supplies. 
     

  • HealthMine: Two-in-five tech-savvy patients have not heard of telemedicine

    DALLAS - A HealthMine survey of 500 insured consumers who use mobile/internet-connected health applications released Sunday found that 39% still have not heard of telemedicine. What's more, only one third of respondents say their health plan offers telehealth as an option. 
     
    However, 93% of those who have used telemedicine say it has lowered their healthcare costs.
     

  • What’s Next: The personalized beauty shopping experience

    When you think of the “personal touch” in an in-store shopping experience, it may conjure an image of fawning sales ladies anticipating your every desire. Personalized shopping in the technology-driven age means something quite different. Millennials aren’t necessarily looking for an attentive sales person to befriend them and offer suggestions — in fact it’s quite the opposite. A new survey from Mintel indicated that 45% of beauty consumers prefer to search for product information in-store on their mobile device.

  • Sears Holdings hires turnaround specialist as chief administrative officer

    HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - Sears Holdings announced Monday that James Andrew has joined the company in the new role of chief administrative officer. In this position he will be responsible for the company's corporate support functions, including financial planning and analysis, business finance, procurement, legal and human resources.
     
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