Adapting to Crisis

The Covid-19 Vaccine Is Cementing Retail’s Role in US Healthcare

Brand perception should benefit overall

illustration of a building being given a vaccine
Walmart has begun administering the Covid-19 vaccine to healthcare workers, and CVS Health and Walgreens are providing vaccines in long-term care facilities. Photo Illustration: Trent Joaquin

By Lisa Lacy

January 7, 2021

Retail and healthcare, which were long two distinct entities, continue to merge in 2021 as retailers seek to address Americans’ health needs.

Lisa Lacy
@lisalacy lisa.lacy@adweek.com Lisa Lacy is Adweek's Commerce Editor.
Recommended articles
You Might Like

How the Latest Identity Solutions Stack Up to Consumer Privacy Demands

By Ian Meyers

3 New Behaviors of Media Consumers and What to Do About Them

By Zephr

While Talk of the Post-Pandemic Future Is on the Rise, SMBs Continue to Struggle

By Lorenzo Papa, Chief Revenue Officer, Captivate

Why Print Matters More Than Ever in a Post-Pandemic World

By Tonya Powers, Director of Marketing Production Print Solutions, Canon Solutions America

{"channel":"elasticpress","title":"Recommended","post_types":["post","page"],"lineup_id":"54851","since_qty":30,"since_time":"d","until_qty":0,"until_time":"m","q":"","num_posts":0,"vertical":"commerce"}