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Report: Walmart launches two-day shipping service
Walmart is starting a two-day shipping subscription service and building a network of warehouses for packaging online orders. (Bloomberg)
CVS Pharmacy introduces 2,500 health and wellness SKUs under CVS Health banner
WOONSOCKET, R.I. – CVS Pharmacy on Wednesday launched a new flagship line of more than 2,500 health and wellness products under the CVS Health banner, implementing the next phase in the company’s commitment to transforming its stores into premier health and beauty destinations.

CVS Health expands access to non-prescription naloxone to Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. - CVS Health on Wednesday joined Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, Health and Human Resources Secretary William Hazel and Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Brian Moran in highlighting the availability of the opioid overdose-reversal medicine naloxone without a prescription at all CVS Pharmacy locations across Virginia. CVS Health has established a standing order with physicians in Virginia that allows CVS Pharmacy to expand access to the medication in the Old Dominion.
Report: Hy-Vee store unveils breastfeeding room

Hy-vee has partnered with Mother's Milk Kansas to open a room in a Lawrence, Kan., store for moms to breastfeed. Representatives from the CLinton Parkway Hy-vee say the new space is a way to help remove the stigma from breastfeeding in public, and a way to help ease the challenges that come with being a new mom, according to local news station Channel 6 (WOW6).
MDLIVE expands Walgreens collaboration to include behavioral health services

DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens on Tuesday expanded its collaboration with telehealth provider MDLIVE as part of a new mental health platform and campaign to help meet the growing need for resources and access to care.
PDC Brands targets eyelash, nails

HAYES, U.K. — Eyelashes and artificial nails are growing, and that isn’t wasted on PDC Brands, which last month scooped up the United Kingdom’s Original Additions. The deal brings PDC, known for fragrance and bath products, into two new categories. Most notable is the chance to expand into the artificial eyelash category with Original Additions’ Eylure London, the No. 1 cosmetics lash brand in the United Kingdom.
CVS brand formulated for differentiation

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Recently, CVS has been highlighting its exclusive line Enlite Super Face and Flawless Body. The collection reflects the industry’s efforts to offer consumers something the competition doesn’t have. In this case, the items are formulas not often found in mass retail.
Walgreens Boots Alliance names seasoned marketer to manage global brands

CHICAGO - Walgreens Boots Alliance has tapped a seasoned marketer to fill the role vacated by Beth Stiller, who in March pursued an opportunity with Massage Envy as chief commercial officer. Helayna Minsk was recently named group VP Walgreens Global Brands.
Fledgling firms flourish among transition

There are ample opportunities for up-and-coming cosmetics lines to squeeze onto mass walls as the industry awaits the transition of several lines from Procter & Gamble to Coty, along with the final verdict on whether or not Revlon is on the block.
Chemical-free products beat anti-aging

A slowdown in the once revved-up anti-aging segment in the skin care category has brands and retailers looking for more fertile options.