The Latest Breaking News from Walgreens

When you shop for over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the number of brands and labels. Many people assume that different names mean different formulas. The truth is, several leading OTC painkillers are exactly the same formula, just packaged with different branding and prices. Understanding which painkillers…

Retailers are now using a powerful and invisible form of in-store surveillance. They are using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze the video feeds from their overhead security cameras. One of the key metrics that this AI is trained to track is your “dwell time.” This is the amount of time…

Pouches were sold at Walgreens and independent stores in the U.S. South region

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is sounding the alarm over Walgreens Boots Alliance $10 billion sale to private-equity firm Sycamore Partners. The company has already been struggling, and Warren says the buyout could make things much worse for workers and customers alike.

The era of 24/7 retail seems to be coming to a quiet end. In the years following the pandemic, many of the nation’s largest chains have permanently reduced their operating hours. They often make this change without a major press release or announcement. This “silent shrinkage” is a strategic business…

Samsung to roll out much-needed virtual health care tools that give you access to virtual doctors on the go, and more

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was unrepentant at a Senate hearing Thursday when pressed on his recent actions on vaccines.

The Food and Drug Administration recently narrowed who qualifies to receive a Covid-19 vaccine this year

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