Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO to step down
Stefano Pessina will be stepping down as CEO, with plans to become executive chairman of Walgreens Boots Alliance once his successor is chosen, replacing longtime executive chairman James Skinner, who will remain on the board
WBA's Q3 marked by strong U.S. showing, digital shift at Boots
Even with Walgreens sales up, Walgreens Boots Alliance's Boots UK chain saw COVID-19 lead to lower sales, but also a shift to digital and a chance to conduct a virtual own brand launch

Walgreens partnership to bring primary care clinics to hundreds of stores

With the clinics co-located with Walgreens stores, it is possible that the retailer will look to expand the selection of health-and-wellness-focused private label items it offers in-store
The decline of China's gray-market smugglers is pushing Alibaba to recruit global brands

Franklin Chu of Azoya USA breaks down how Alibaba is looking to recruit brands, including store brands, for its Tmall Global platform amid the Chinese government's intervention on smugglers
Updated: What some retailers had to say post-protests, George Floyd death

Chains such as Target, Walmart and Walgreens voiced statements in the wake of protests and the death of George Floyd, H-E-B begins a $1 million fund
Walgreens president to depart

Richard Ashworth, who has been with Walgreens for nearly 30 years in various capacities, will become president and CEO of Tivity Health
Special report: Lifestyle brands spice up the industry

March cover story looks at state of the private label industry and finds private brands are wielding power as “lifestyle brands”
Retailers address their part in coronavirus outbreak

Executives from Walmart, Target, Walgreens and more spoke at a national press conference with the president last week
Boots UK builds store brand tights from plastic bottles

The retailer aims to recycle 86,000 bottles into its line of eco-friendly nylons
WBA CSR report spotlights own brand sustainability efforts

As part of the report, the company said that it has adopted a commitment to reduce the negative impact of plastics in its store brands, including its health and beauty brands

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO to step down

WBA's Q3 marked by strong U.S. showing, digital shift at Boots

Walgreens partnership to bring primary care clinics to hundreds of stores

The decline of China's gray-market smugglers is pushing Alibaba to recruit global brands

Updated: What some retailers had to say post-protests, George Floyd death

Walgreens president to depart

Special report: Lifestyle brands spice up the industry

Retailers address their part in coronavirus outbreak

Boots UK builds store brand tights from plastic bottles

WBA CSR report spotlights own brand sustainability efforts