WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Pharmacy, the
retail division of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), today announced that the
company is introducing automated retail vending machines stocked
with convenient, on-the-go necessities including over-the-counter
health products, "better-for-you" snacks and popular personal care
products typically sold at CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide. The
new vending machines are designed to help maximize convenience and
meet customers where they are with on-the-go wellness solutions
outside the traditional retail space.
"We are always looking for new ways to combine convenience and
innovation to help better serve our customers," said Judy Sansone, Senior Vice President of Front
Store Business & Chief Merchant at CVS Pharmacy. "Our new CVS
Pharmacy vending machine program allows us to extend that
convenience beyond our brick-and-mortar locations to offer
customers on-the-go essentials in the locations where they often
need them most, like airports, hotels and other transportation
hubs."
Each vending machine will be customized with offerings to fit
each location with more than 70 products to choose from, including
many from exclusive CVS Pharmacy store brand lines like CVS Health,
Beauty 360, Gold Emblem and Gold Emblem Abound. Products available
in the vending machines include:
- Over the counter remedies for allergy, pain relief, digestive
health, and cough and cold
- Beauty and personal care products like shaving cream,
deodorant, makeup remover
- Vitamins and supplements
- Eye care and oral health care products
- Solutions for healthy sleep such as melatonin
- Children's health and on-the-go first aid items such as
bandages and antiseptic cream
- Healthy snacks and beverages
- Home and office essentials such as batteries, phone chargers,
earbuds, lint rollers and stain removal sticks
The first 25 CVS Pharmacy vending machines will be unveiled
throughout New England and New
York between now and the end of October in targeted areas
including:
- Airports including LaGuardia in New
York City
- Public transit stations such as South Station Bus Terminal in
Boston
- Office parks
- College campuses
These machines enhance customer convenience with strategic
placements in areas well-trafficked by local residents and
travelers alike who may need products in a pinch, eliminating the
need to make a special trip to a retail location. CVS Pharmacy is
also considering an additional 50+ locations throughout the country
including college campuses, corporate offices, hotels and other
transportation hubs to host vending machines in the future.
"These new vending machines allow us to make our innovative CVS
Brand products available to customers outside of our store
locations for the very first time," said Cia Tucci, Vice President
of Store Brands and Quality Assurance at CVS Health. "The CVS
Pharmacy vending machines will be located in places where we can
bring our customers smart solutions and convenient access to the
products they trust when they are on-the-go."
To help customers navigate this new shopping experience, the
vending machines, will feature a 22" multi-touch screen, high
resolution images with expansive product information and a QR code
reader to read barcodes and promotional codes. The machines will be
ADA compliant, allowing those in wheelchairs to fully access the
touchscreen and its functionality, and will accept all major credit
and debit cards.
CVS Pharmacy is a trusted health and beauty destination for more
than 5 million shoppers every day. The new vending machines, along
with recent nationwide store design enhancements and expanding
digital programs, represent the company's ongoing efforts to evolve
the retail customer experience in stores and beyond. With this
pilot program, CVS Health adds to a growing portfolio of innovative
services including CVS Curbside Pickup, CVS Pay and digital
pharmacy tools available through the CVS Pharmacy app, that
together build on the company's enterprise mission to help people
on their path to better health.
Media Contacts:
Stephanie Cunha
Stephanie.Cunha@CVSHealth.com
401-770-9354
Erin Pensa
Erin.Pensa@CVSHealth.com
401-770-4786
About CVS Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy, the retail division
of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), is America's leading retail pharmacy
with over 9,700 locations. It is the first national pharmacy to end
the sale of tobacco and the first pharmacy in the nation to receive
the Community Pharmacy accreditation from URAC, the leading health
care accreditation organization that establishes quality standards
for the health care industry. CVS Pharmacy is reinventing pharmacy
to help people on their path to better health by providing the most
accessible and personalized expertise, both in its stores and
online at CVS.com. General information about CVS Pharmacy and CVS
Health is available at www.cvshealth.com.
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