Pharmacies news and trends

Rite Aid Closing Stores and Selling Pharmacy Assets to Rivals
Retail // May 19, 2025

Rite Aid is reportedly closing additional stores while handing off business to rivals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Walgreens Reportedly Upping Use of Robot-Powered Pharmacies
Retail // May 12, 2025

Walgreens is reportedly increasing its use of robots to fill prescriptions for its retail locations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Walgreens Continues Turnaround Efforts Ahead of Planned Acquisition by Private Equity Firm
Earnings // April 08, 2025

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) saw its second-quarter fiscal 2025 sales increase and its operating loss drop as it continues its turnaround plan and prepares to be acquired. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

GoodRx Launches eCommerce Offering for Retail Pharmacies
Retail // April 03, 2025

GoodRx has launched an eCommerce experience for retail pharmacies in collaboration with grocery chain Hy-Vee. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Interviews & Exclusives
How Important Are Pharmacists in Getting Consumers to Use Traditional Drugstores?

January 07, 2025
In the past decade, the U.S. has seen a dramatic decline in the number of drugstores, with nearly 30% of them disappearing from the retail landscape. This shrinking footprint reflects a combination of factors, including the rise of eCommerce, changing consumer habits, razor-thin profit margins and a more competitive environment dominated by big-box retailers and […]

Walgreens Rethinks Role of Pharmacy in Capturing Consumer Sales

October 15, 2024
Walgreens Boots Alliance is undertaking a transformation focused on its retail pharmacy business in response to persistent challenges in the consumer market and pharmacy sector. As part of this strategy,...

Pharmacy AI Set to Grow as Companies Look to Streamline

May 07, 2024
The robots are coming — to a pharmacy near you. As the world looks to streamline healthcare, the pharmacy automation market is poised to be just what the doctor ordered,...

NowRX CEO: Why DTC Pharmacy Is An Easier Pill For Consumers To Swallow

July 30, 2020
Large pharmacy chains selling mixed merchandise are a mainstay of life throughout the developed world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Quick Reads
Walgreens Ups Use of Robotics With New Micro-Fulfillment Center

May 20, 2025
Walgreens says it is boosting its investment in robotics with its new Minnesota-based micro-fulfillment center. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Rite Aid Closing Stores and Selling Pharmacy Assets to Rivals

May 19, 2025
Rite Aid is reportedly closing additional stores while handing off business to rivals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Walgreens Reportedly Upping Use of Robot-Powered Pharmacies

May 12, 2025
Walgreens is reportedly increasing its use of robots to fill prescriptions for its retail locations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Walgreens Continues Turnaround Efforts Ahead of Planned Acquisition by Private Equity Firm

April 08, 2025
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) saw its second-quarter fiscal 2025 sales increase and its operating loss drop as it continues its turnaround plan and prepares to be acquired. Get the Full...