Grocery chain Publix is the latest company to bring healthcare to the retail space. The company’s customers can now access virtual care services through digital healthcare firm WellSync, according to a Tuesday (June 25) press release. After filling out an online health questionnaire, customers can...
Challenges in the retail environment and the pharmacy industry have led Walgreens Boots Alliance to consider closing as many as 25% of its U.S. retail stores. These Walgreens stores do not contribute to the firm’s adjusted operating income, and the company expects that a “significant...
GoodRx aims to give consumers a better handle on prescription affordability. The prescription savings platform introduced its Prescription Cost Tracker to monitor out-of-pocket prescription spending trends in the United States, according to a Wednesday (June 26) press release. “Helping Americans get the healthcare they need...
Oscar Health reportedly aims to expand its presence in the employer market by providing more affordable health plans for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Using its position in the Affordable Care Act market, Oscar Health aims to compete with larger insurers and increase transparency on...
May 17, 2024
Amazon and Walmart may be setting their sights on high-income consumers, but as the two retail giants compete for shoppers’ spending, they are working hard not to lose their lower-income customers in the process. Amazon, for its part, announced Wednesday (May 15) the introduction of Amazon Access, a platform aimed at providing easier and more […]
January 12, 2023
For retailers facing stiff competition from online foes, innovation has become mandatory. Fresher standards for online shopping that emphasize efficiency, convenience and payment choice have emerged, raising consumers’ expectations at...
September 07, 2022
Health care is the space that couldn’t reinvent itself — becoming truly modern — until Big Retail came along to help usher the industry more fully into the 21st century....
January 18, 2022
Consumers’ preferences for how they shop have radically changed since the pandemic caused them to reevaluate how they interact with their favorite grocers and pharmacies. PYMNTS’ research reveals that eight...
July 02, 2024
Pharmacy management solutions firm PrimeRx has debuted PrimeRx MARKET, an online marketplace for pharmacies. “Formerly known as Trxade, PrimeRx MARKET represents a significant expansion in PrimeRx’s commitment to enhancing the operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness of pharmacies nationwide,” the company said in a news release Tuesday (July 2). MARKET lets pharmacies engage in real-time drug price […]
June 27, 2024
Grocery chain Publix is the latest company to bring healthcare to the retail space. The company’s customers can now access virtual care services through digital healthcare firm WellSync, according to...
June 27, 2024
Challenges in the retail environment and the pharmacy industry have led Walgreens Boots Alliance to consider closing as many as 25% of its U.S. retail stores. These Walgreens stores do...
June 26, 2024
GoodRx aims to give consumers a better handle on prescription affordability. The prescription savings platform introduced its Prescription Cost Tracker to monitor out-of-pocket prescription spending trends in the United States,...
