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Apr 10, 2024 · But Walgreens' new CEO, Tim Wentworth, thinks the company has an advantage, particularly over a company such as Amazon, which is likely going to rely on its tech capabilities and strong online...
- Industry Disruption
- Partnership Approach
- Digital Health Corners
- Diabetes Program
- Looking Ahead
The healthcare industry has been shaken up by news of Amazon’s interest in the space. Last year, shares of drug retailers took a massive hit on news that Bezos was teaming up with JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s (JPM) Jamie Dimon and Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s (BRK.A) Warren Buffett to launch a joint venture aimed at lowering the cost of healthcare for emplo...
Walgreens has chosen an alternative strategy, inking partnerships over the years with grocery stores, health plans, and beauty subscription boxes. Walgreens CEO Stefano Pessina tells BI that Walgreens strives to be the place where consumers go as they start to gain autonomy over their healthcare spending, taking away power from insurers and pharmac...
On the consumer side, Microsoft and Walgreens plan to test out health offerings, including 12 "digital health corner" pilots where it will sell consumer health devices and software for tracking weight and exercise. Walgreens’ deal with Microsoft should expand to involve the retailer selling Microsoft tech products at its stores, much like Amazon pr...
With Alphabet’s Verify, Walgreen’s plan is to offer a “virtual diabetes program” from Onduo, a venture formed between Verily and Sanofi, to Walgreens employees. The partnership also makes Walgreens the storefront in which Verily eventually sells its products currently in development.
Despite the advantages that Walgreen’s recent partnerships may offer, it remains unclear whether teaming up with Microsoft and Alphabet, as big as they are, will be enough to fend off Amazon. The big risk is that Amazon, with its deep-pockets and already sweeping dominance across industries, will force Walgreens to spend more capital and offer lowe...
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Feb 21, 2024 · Amazon will join the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Index on Monday, February 26, replacing retail chain Walgreens. Here's why it's happening and how it works.
Prescription drug delivery. The pharmacy retail market is facing significant disruption from e-pharmacy startups like Amazon’s PillPack, Capsule, NowRx, Hims & Hers, Ro and Blink Health. These...
In this article, I present why I believe an acquisition of Walgreens by Amazon makes strategic business sense.
Aug 5, 2021 · Walgreens trades at a discount today largely because of overblown fears of high leverage, growth concerns, and competition from Amazon. Of course, prudent investors should carefully consider the...
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Apr 11, 2024 · Walgreens' new CEO plans to beat Amazon in healthcare by leveraging its human touch and community presence, while also offering same-day prescription delivery.
