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Albertsons launches digital health, wellness platform

Mass Relators

Albertsons said the platform will continually evolve based on customer feedback, and that their views will inform new features, collaborations and enhancements to position Sincerely Health as a trusted and reliable health resource. “We

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Health & Wellness Products Win Over Customers

Independent Retailer

The Health & Wellness category was seeing steady growth before the start of the pandemic, but with shoppers looking to improve their daily lives and take away the stress brought on from COVID-19, the industry has seen a rapid increase. Top 5 Wellness Products to Sell Year-Round. billion in 2020.

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J.D. Power finds retail health, wellness services thriving

Mass Relators

million total doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and an estimated 40 million flu vaccinations seasonally dispensed at retail pharmacies, U.S. consumers have grown accustomed to—and very comfortable with—the idea of receiving health services at their local pharmacies. . — With more than 258.1 According to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S.

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Walgreens to Host Virtual Supplier Diversity Summit

Retail TouchPoints

Walgreens will use the Summit to increase sourcing from suppliers that are at least 51% owned, operated and managed by people who are disadvantaged, disabled, military veterans, LGBTQ+, minorities and/or women.

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API rejects “opportunistic” $687m Wesfarmers bid

Inside Retail

The board said the bid’s timing was “opportunistic”, given the impact Covid-19 has had on its retail division, and that it is well placed to bounce back from any short-term struggles with substantial growth expected in the medium-term due to its place within the health, wellness and beauty sectors. “[We]

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Wellness booms and so does the share price of pharmaceutical retailers

Inside Retail

Wellness has become a priority for people in the wake of the pandemic as evidenced by the surge in demand for health and well-being products, which is projected to reach $5.2 Sigma shares have since steadied after reaching a six-year high, to close the day at $1.045 on December 14. billion by 2030.

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4 Tips for Retail Businesses Hungry for Venture Capital Funding

Retail TouchPoints

In addition, every separate funding stage was down by 44% to 54% YoY, which shows investors are comprehensively assessing all current and potential investments at all stages of growth. From a business model perspective, we have found DTC to be a misnomer,” explained Sonia Nagar, General Partner at Pritzker Group Venture Capital.