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How grocers are looking to play a bigger role in health and wellness

WebOut of 1,022 survey respondents, 55% said they frequently look at the food label at grocery stores. Investing in health and wellness has been in vogue over the past …

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Walgreens is accelerating plans to invest more in health care

WebNow, Walgreens wants to build on the momentum by doubling down on a health care-first approach to retailing. The company is launching Walgreens Health, a …

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What Walmart closing its health centers says about the future of …

WebFive years ago, Walmart’s decision to open up health care centers appeared to be a path for growth in a sector ripe for disruption. But this week’s announcement that …

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How health tech brands are entering mainstream retail

WebOura Ring launched in 2013, offering a discreet way to track sleep habits and biometric activity. At that time, companies like Fitbit and Jawbone were leading the …

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Why retailers are racing to build out their own healthcare clinics

WebThe first standalone clinic that Walmart launched last year in Calhoun, Georgia allowed patients to see doctors for routine checkups and treatment of chronic conditions, even if …

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CPG giants are rushing to acquire new types of health and …

WebThe pandemic has increased consumers’ interest in health and wellness now. In an April 2021 survey by McKinsey, 79% of the 7,500 respondents said they care …

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Why retailers see health care offerings as a post-pandemic booster

WebWalgreens said in its second-quarter report that health and wellness sales rose 43.3%, with the help of at-home Covid-19 tests as well as cough, cold and flu …

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How Best Buy is building out its health strategy by focusing on …

WebBest Buy isn’t exclusively focused on older shoppers; Barry has said the retailer has a three-pronged strategy for health across age groups: this year alone, for …

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Target is increasing its health and wellness offerings with help …

WebImage via Hilma. Target is rapidly expanding its health and wellness offerings with the help of digitally native brands. In recent weeks, Target has added multiple …

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Why Bayer acquired DTC vitamin startup Care/of

WebBloomberg, citing a source familiar with the matter, reported Bayer took a 70% stake in Care/of, which valued the startup at $225 million. Bayer said it would not …

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Inside Figs’ brand ambassador program of health care professionals

WebFigs’ customer acquisition cost tumbled 61% between 2018 and 2020 to $39, according to its S-1. Health care professionals can request to join the ambassador …

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Kate Hudson on InBloom's Whole Foods launch

WebInBloom, the nutritional supplement brand co-founded by Kate Hudson, is emerging from its direct-to-consumer origins this week with a debut at 400 Whole Foods …

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Nordstrom is the latest retailer to expand its health and wellness

WebNordstrom is embracing the wellness category in a new brand partnership with at-home health testing brand Viome Life Sciences. On Wednesday, Nordstrom …

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Why Babylist is getting into breast pumps and wellness services

WebFor more than 10 years, Babylist has provided a unique service to expectant parents with the ability to build an online registry that spans products from multiple …

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Why Walmart is continuing to overhaul its sexual wellness aisle

WebWalmart is continuing to expand its lineup of health and wellness products, with a particular focus on one niche: sexual wellness. Starting this week, the company’s …

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How cereal brand Kashi modernized its marketing to stay relevant

WebAs interest in health foods grows, older brands are looking to stay relevant to consumers’ evolving tastes. One example is breakfast food brand Kashi, which was …

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Why Gopuff and Instacart are breaking into health care

WebFor Instacart, the sweeping health initiative was announced as it reportedly nears its public debut. Instacart Health could be viewed favorably by investors. In May, …

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Hims CEO says the company is going to be worth $20 billion

WebHims CEO Andrew Dudum says the company is going to be worth $20 billion. The health and wellness startup Hims, and its newly launched brand Hers, was one of …

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Scrubs brand Figs opens its first permanent retail store

WebOne of the things that Spear is most excited about with physical retail is in-person experiences, especially considering Figs’ 450-strong network of ambassadors, …

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