“Even though Cooler Screens resumed servicing Walgreens stores after the judge’s order, its smart doors continued to crash. When a set of fridges went dark at a Walgreens in Joliet, Illinois, in early 2024, an employee taped photos of the […]
“In the quarter ending November 30, Walgreens posted a $3.7 billion loss over the hefty settlement reached in November for mishandling prescriptions for opioid medications that has fueled an addiction crisis in the country.” ~ learn more
The company blames rampant retail theft for the store closings. A 2014 California law classified shoplifting < $950 as a misdemeanor, possibly leading to fewer reports and less enforcement. Critics say they’re just using shoplifting as convenient cover for stores […]
This goes well beyond their PillPack acquisition from 2018. The new offering, Amazon Pharmacy, allows customers to order prescription medication with free delivery, accepts most insurance, and even lets you compare your insurance price to the cash price (which is […]
It’s probably good for all of us that large consumer-first companies continue their push into retail healthcare. Between Amazon, Walmart and Walgreens, that’s a lot of pressure on the status quo. | learn more