WALGREENS

Walgreens and CVS Health separately announced agreements intended to resolve opioid-related litigation, while outlining initiatives taken to respond to the opioid crisis.

On Friday, Nov. 11 through Monday, Nov. 14, veterans, military and their families will receive 20% off regular price eligible store items at any Walgreens or Duane Reade drug store nationwide.

The value of the combined entity would be between $5 billion to $10 billion, according to a Bloomberg report.

Walgreens is piloting a new pickup option in three states, aiming to give customers faster access to the chain’s private label products.

Pharmacy teams will be evaluated based solely on the behaviors that best support patient care and enhance the patient experience, in line with the company’s core values, Walgreens said.

Free delivery will help accelerate access to COVID-19 treatment for underserved U.S. populations, Walgreens said.

Flu activity has doubled week over week, the retailer said.

Boots' new partnership with RangeMe sourcing platform provides new, emerging and diverse brands with increased access to Boots’ buying teams, the company said.