CVS will be closing over 200 locations.

While it navigates bankruptcy, Rite Aid has found buyers for many of its U.S. stores.

CVS has a plan to improve the pharmacy experience with small, dedicated stores for filling prescriptions.

CVS Health financially outperformed in the last quarter of 2024.

To deter theft, CVS stores lock up various items, but some customers can get around that.

The milk recall affects 8-ounce milk cartons sold at CVS nationwide.

The DOJ filed a complaint against CVS for what they claim is illegal practices.

CVS Health reported an uptick in overall revenue for the quarter.

Pressure from the board and shareholders forced a leadership change at CVS Health.

CVS Health is laying off about 2,900 employees, primarily from corporate roles, as part of a cost-saving initiative aimed at achieving $2 billion in savings. What impact will layoffs and restructuring have on employee morale and consumer trust in the retail sector?

CVS has been struggling as the changes in the industry are putting pressure on profits.

The FDA has recalled eye ointments sold at Walmart and CVS due the potential for infections or harm to the eye.

CVS Health announced plans to switch to a more “transparent” prescription reimbursement model for its pharmacies. Will a more straightforward approach offer a better path to reducing drug prices?

CVS Health has announced the removal of specific oral cough and cold products featuring phenylephrine as the sole active ingredient from…

Local retail brand drugstores are closing up shop and pharmacist hours are also being cut. Are there other ways for these drugstore brands to increase sales and profits?

As the pandemic’s impact on brick-and-mortar retail lingers, the U.S. drugstore landscape is undergoing significant changes. CVS, the largest drugstore chain…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warnings to eight companies, including CVS Health Corp and Walgreens Boots Alliance,…

CVS Health has introduced Cordavis, a new subsidiary aimed at producing and commercializing “biosimilar” drugs, which are more affordable versions of…

Blue Shield of California is shifting away from most of CVS Health’s pharmacy benefit management (PBM) services and is partnering with…

CVS and Amazon are going head-to-head in the medical industry, and it might be costing thousands of jobs and more. Could the future of healthcare involve entire hospital systems owned by private brands like Amazon and CVS?

CVS Health is planning to cut 5,000 jobs across the country as it focuses on adding healthcare services to its stores…

CVS and Walgreens have both begun the certification process to sell abortion pills under a new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation that will allow the medication to be offered by retail pharmacies for the first time. Not unsurprisingly, the backlash has begun. Are CVS and Walgreens making the right business decision to pursue certification to sell abortion pills?

CVS is slashing prices on its menstrual products and working to eliminate sales tax on such items across states as part of a broader push against the “pink tax,” a term referring to the premium women tend to pay versus men for personal health goods. What do you think of CVS’s moves to reduce prices on menstrual and other personal products?

Major retail pharmacies are facing legal battles over placing homeopathic remedies in the medicine aisle with the rest of the pills. What should a retailer’s responsibility be when it comes to informing customers of the effectiveness or lack thereof of the products it sells?

CVS on Monday said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Signify Health in an all-cash deal valued at around $8 billion. Do you see the move into primary and other forms of healthcare significantly changing the drugstore business over the next decade?

Ulta Beauty has become the latest retailer to officially launch a digital innovation venture fund. The fund will invest $20 million in startups “unlocking new technology that fuels greater discovery, personalization, and convenience.” What’s driving the apparent trend of retailers establishing venture funds to invest in digital startups?

CVS has arguably been the driving force behind America’s acceptance of health clinics in retail stores. Now, the chain is looking to take the next step with retail clinics staffed by doctors. Do you think CVS will be able to acquire and scale a primary care provider quickly enough to catch up with Walgreens’ VillageMD rollout?

Amazon yesterday said that it has reached a deal to acquire One Medical, a “technology-powered national primary care organization” that combines in-person, digital and telehealth services to care for patients. What do you think of the retailer-led pushes into primary healthcare?

Amazon is slamming federal legislation that would bar the company from giving preference to its products over items sold by other sellers on its site. Does Amazon unfairly give preference to products it sells versus those sold by third parties on its marketplace?

Walmart has decided to ditch selling cigarettes in some of its U.S. stores and reconfigure its front end space in those locations to make room for more self-checkouts and products including candy and grab-and-go foods. Do you expect Walmart to phase out most, if not all, of its cigarette sales over the next five years?

Walgreens reportedly ended its print circular last fall, Target last November and CVS at the close of 2021 as comfort with digital circulars and coupons has grown over the pandemic. How relevant are print circulars as part of the shopping journey for most consumers today?

In its own #MeToo moment, CVS on Friday said it fired several employees, including executives, following an internal investigation into how the company handled sexual harassment complaints. How confident are you that #MeToo and related movements have had a positive impact on workplace behavior?

The need for vaccination against COVID-19 has driven a huge influx of foot traffic to retail pharmacies, but with demand for vaccines and pandemic-related services waning, retail pharmacies are anticipating taking a hit. What do retail pharmacies need to do to prepare for a future where COVID-19 vaccination is less of a traffic driver?

A federal jury in Ohio has found that CVS, Walgreens and Walmart must take responsibility for the opioid epidemic that has plagued Lake and Trumbull counties in the state. Do pharmacy retailers hold responsibility for the prescriptions they fill?

CVS Health will close 900 stores over three years and launch new formats as part of its strategic push to create health destinations in the communities it serves. Will CVS be a stronger drugstore retailer as a result of its plan to close 900 stores, operate three distinct formats and utilize a different executive leadership model?

Customers already visit CVS for vaccinations, prescriptions and to take care of a range of other pharmacy-related errands. Soon, customers may be going there for full primary care visits as well. Do you see large numbers of Americans eventually having their primary care needs met in retail pharmacies?

Single-use plastic has gone out of fashion in the U.S. and finding an adequate replacement is easier said than done. Some of the biggest names in the retail industry are vying to create one. Do you think any of the options presented in this competition offer a truly convenient alternative to the single use plastic bag?

During the first quarter, over 90 percent of Dick’s Sporting Goods’ curbside orders were ready within 15 minutes, according to the company. Upon checking in at the store, half were delivered to the customer’s car in under 2.5 minutes. What expectations for turnaround times on curbside/in-store pickup should retailers set for in-store workers and customers?

Will Amazon take its pharmacy business from a purely online operation into physical store locations? It is, at the very least, mulling the possibility of this next step, according to reports. Do you think Amazon can effectively run brick-and-mortar pharmacies and compete in the markets where it opens them?

There’s a battle going on in San Francisco between retailers and organized retail crime, and the thieves are winning so convincingly that stores are closing their doors. What are retailers and others doing to address the issue and what else needs to be done to thwart this criminal activity in a substantial way?

CVS is expanding a pilot program offering mental health counseling and therapy services inside stores. Does it make business sense for pharmacies to offer mental health services and therapy alongside current services in those stores?

Target last week announced plans to significantly downsize its corporate offices, joining a number of other retailers embracing a flexible, hybrid work model that enables some employees to continue working from home. What challenges may retailers face trying to optimize the benefits of a hybrid in-person/work-from-home model?

CVS recently announced the rollout of a medical alert system to meet senior customers’ healthcare needs in their homes. Do you think CVS and other retail pharmacies will succeed with in home tech services?

Nursing home residents and staff have been among the hardest hit populations since the pandemic broke out in 2020. Yet 60 percent of those working in nursing homes and 20 percent of residents say they would refuse the vaccine. Do you think vaccine reluctance will dissipate as more and more Americans are immunized against COVID-19?

With the FDA’s emergency approval late Friday of a vaccine co-developed by Pfizer, the nation is now counting on retail to help execute the nation’s most ambitious vaccination campaign in history. What will be the obvious and less obvious challenges facing retailers in their role administering COVID-19 vaccinations?

CVS Health Corporation announced yesterday that it has hired Neela Montgomery as executive vice president and president of CVS Pharmacy/Retail, to run the company’s 10,000 drugstores and lead its 190,000 employees across the U.S.  What effect do you think Neela Montgomery will have on CVS’s drugstore operations and overall company results?

The retail world is anticipating a difficult Halloween season, but retailers, grocers and brands have begun exploring creative strategies that could save the holiday. Do you think promoting boo bags, holding curbside trick-or-treating events and employing other creative Halloween-themed strategies will enable retailers to have a successful Halloween?

While the novel coronavirus pandemic has been rough on retail as a whole, retailers in specific segments have found opportunities. One of those retailers is CVS. How can CVS hang on to first-time customers that came in for a COVID-19 test?

Rivals CVS, Kroger, Target, Walgreens and Walmart have joined together in a consortium focused on finding a better, more eco-friendly solution to America’s plastic bag waste problem.. Do you think a consortium such as this can be successful in finding a sustainable alternative to plastic bag use?

Talented executives from a variety of brands and retailers shared their own COVID-19 pandemic experiences at this week’s eTail Digital Summit, with examples of people-first thinking to develop relevant products and content to meet the needs of their customers. What is the best way for brands to stay in tune and/or ahead of the pandemic, economy and social unrest lifecycles?