It’s 2013 and CVS boss Larry Merlo is formulating a plan to wipe two-billion dollars off of the company’s sales by stripping cigarettes from the chain’s shelves.
But while Merlo seeks to forge a tobacco-free future for CVS, over at Walgreens the pressure is mounting on CEO Greg Wasson.
The deal to buy European pharmacy giant Alliance Boots is nearing ... Show More
Nov 2023
CVS vs. Walgreens | Trouble Behind the Counter | 5
<p>Between overworked pharmacists, healthcare consolidation, and rising drug costs, pharmacies are constantly having to adapt. Dan Weissmann, host of the <a href="https://armandalegshow.com/home/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">An Arm and a Leg</a> podcast, joins David ... Show More
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Apr 2019
FDA, Activists Pressure Walgreens to Stop Cigarette Sales
<p>Today is Thursday, April 11, and we’re looking at Walgreens vs. CVS.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-n ... Show More
3m 44s
Mar 2024
Major Chains Start Selling Abortion Drugs
<p>Today is Tuesday, March 12, and we're looking at CVS vs. Walgreens.</p><p>Listen to Business Wars Daily on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start ... Show More
3m 13s
Mar 2020
With Coronavirus in View, Drugstores Make Prescription Delivery Free
<p>Today is Tuesday, March 24, 2020, and we’re looking at CVS vs. Walgreens.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy ... Show More
3m 30s
May 2024
Walmart's Abrupt Healthcare Reversal
<p>Today is Friday, May 10, and we're looking at Walmart vs. Walgreens.</p><p>Listen to Business Wars Daily on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start ... Show More
3m 11s
Mar 2024
Walmart’s Dive into Mammograms
<p>Today is Thursday, March 7, and we're looking at Walmart vs. Kroger.</p><p>Listen to Business Wars Daily on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start ... Show More
3m 45s