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How Pharmacies Are Driving Retail Innovation

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faces a doctor shortage today that some are predicting will turn into a crisis over the course of the next decade. The firm also operates senior health centers with Humana , urgent care centers with UnitedHealth Group , dental clinics with Aspen Dental and diagnostic testing with LabCorp , among others. Delivery Programs.

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Why Health And Fitness Are Driving More Retail Change

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And, of course, habits vary according to factors like geography, age and even fitness level. Furthermore, consumers are always looking for variety, and for community — something a digital operation like ClassPass can help build in almost a social media-like way. Fitness and wellness are helping to change the face of retail in 2020.

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Will Medical Services Be Pharmacies’ Secret Weapon?

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faces a physical shortage today that some are predicting will turn into a crisis over the course of the next decade. A falling number of generalists is, of course, a problem for patients. VillageMD will operate primary care clinics within five Walgreens stores. The AAMC noted that primary care will be hit the hardest. .

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Verizon 5G Network Launch Foreshadows Mobile Commerce Changes

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The announcement from the mobile network provider serves as the latest demonstration that 5G is coming, and that retailers and payment services providers should get ready to operate in the 5G world. 5G Potential. Verizon’s 5G Play. As PYMNTS has reported , Verizon plans to bring its 5G technology to 30 U.S. cities by the end of 2019.

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Analytical and Personable

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As a successful commercial lending specialist for more than 30 years, Jamey Smith, Houston region CEO of Citizens Bank in Kilgore, Texas, has pursued a strategy of getting an in-depth understanding of potential customers and their businesses. He’s helping to teach the next generation of lenders for our bank,” York says.

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More Retailers Are Checking Into Hotels In Search Of Innovation

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Luxury fitness brand Equinox is set next month to open its first hotel in New York City, “with more on the horizon in Seattle, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles and Santa Clara, Calif.,” Sure, that might be a relatively brief stunt, but the hotel-retail trend has deeper pull than that, as documented recently by the Washington Post.

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Apart-Hotels Turn Apartments Into Boutique Lodging

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Gandhi said he has always been the one to look for the coffee shop with a great atmosphere (and, of course, great coffee). Locale currently lists locations in Austin, Houston and Nashville on its website. The aim is to be in locations and locales that support a great travel experience, both within and outside the property.

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