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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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From Veterinarians to Lowe’s to Marriott: Petco’s Partners are Becoming its Key Differentiator

Retail TouchPoints

Over the course of his 30 years in retail, Justin Tichy has worked at Walmart , Target and Best Buy , but his latest job as COO of Petco is “by far the coolest retail experience I’ve ever been around,” he said. As an extra bonus, customers that use their Petco-Nationwide insurance at a Vetco clinic get 10% off all services.

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The strategy behind Chemist Warehouse’s online marketplace launch

Inside Retail

The marketplace initially will focus on the health and beauty sector, as well as bulk offerings of over-the-counter medicines, such as Panadol and Nurofen, that can be sold online. Prescription medication will not be available through the marketplace at launch. We want it to be a one-stop-shop.”.

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Fabletics, Tough Mudder Team Up for Pop-ups, Custom Apparel and Experiential Offerings

Retail TouchPoints

Fabletics is partnering with global sports and active lifestyle brand Tough Mudder to offer its activewear to the more than 6 million members of the Tough Mudder community, through a series of retail pop-up shops, custom apparel and experiential offerings.

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Wellness booms and so does the share price of pharmaceutical retailers

Inside Retail

Retailers within the pharmacy sector are evolving and exploring ways to best cater to consumers with the creation of one-stop-shop pharmacy retail spaces and superstores. The business is reportedly valued at £7 billion and its parent company Walgreens was looking for up to £10 billion, to allegedly focus on its US-based businesses.

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This week in property news

Inside Retail

As an integrated dining and entertainment destination, there will always be something new for Sydneysiders to discover at Ed.Square Town Centre,” said Felicity Armstrong, general manager of retail assets at Frasers Property Australia. Yamanto Central opens ahead of schedule.

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From cradle to grave: Why Pet Lovers Centre is launching cremation services

Inside Retail

The story so far According to Crispian Leong, head of marketing at Pet Lovers Centre, there has been a sharp increase in pet ownership, especially during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. This was due to the lockdowns and travel restrictions that meant pet owners had more time at home to care for a new furry companion.