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Hurricane Florence’s Retail Punch

PYMNTS

We do not engage in surge pricing, and product prices do not fluctuate by region or delivery location,” an Amazon spokesperson noted. “We Hurricane Harvey last year saw an initial spike in unemployment benefit filings in the weeks that followed the storm; a similar spike was observed after Superstorm Sandy in the Northeast in 2012.

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Where Pharmacy Giants Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, And Rite Aid Are Placing Private Market Bets

CB Insights

For many consumers, the local pharmacy is long gone, replaced by big box retailers with significantly more cash and brand recognition. Today, the top four retail pharmacies by number of stores — Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid — operate more than 25,000 stores. 1 healthcare provider in the retail industry. Key takeaways.