CVS TAKES OVER TARGET PHARMACIES

CVS Health and Target announced a $1.9 billion sale of Target’s pharmacy business to CVS. CVH will rebrand Target’s 1,700 prescriptions departments as CVS and CVS will acquire Target’s 80 clinic locations and rebrand them as MinuteClinic. Both companies also announced plans to develop 5-10 small format stores in the next 2 years that will be branded Target Express and contain a CVS Health pharmacy.

Both companies have stated goals of core business investments to drive growth, and focus on wellness as a signature category, focusing on consumers eating well, being active and finding natural and clean label products. The rollout will take place over a period of several months to ensure the smoothest possible transition for their pharmacy and clinic patients.

"This strategic relationship with Target supports the highly complementary customer base, brand and culture we share," said Larry Merlo, CVS Health president and CEO. “This relationship with Target will provide consumers with expanded options and access to our unique healthcare services that lead to better health outcomes and lower overall healthcare costs.”

"At Target, we've talked a lot about the evolving preferences of our guests and this partnership demonstrates that we're committed to putting them at the forefront of everything we do," said Brian Cornell, Target chairman and CEO. "By partnering with CVS Health, we will offer our guests industry leading healthcare services, and at the same time, sharpen our focus on elevating the way we deliver wellness products and experiences to our guests."

Source: Chain Store Age