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The CPG Guys: Health and wellness with Walmart’s Kevin Host

Kevin Host is the SVP of Pharmacy at Walmart.

In this episode, the CPG Guys are joined by Kevin Host, SVP of Pharmacy at Walmart. He is the immediate past chair of NACDS (National Association of Chain Drug Stores), and we've had the pleasure of hearing him speak LIVE from Palm Beach at the NACDS annual this year. As a career pharma veteran, he is well known for his partnership with the center store, and this episode revolves around his leadership and collaboration with the store.

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Kevin answers these questions:

  1. Kevin, your career has been anchored in pharmacy over the years. Tell us how different it is to lead a pharmacy vs. merchandising a center store. What drivers do you look at?
  2. What is the connection between the pharmacy and the center store? What kinds of cross-collaboration exist among you and other Walmart leaders?
  3. Let's talk leadership. What principles guide you, and how do you mentor others on your team?
  4. As Walmart leads the industry with omnichannel capabilities as a retailer, how have you shaped this for Rx home delivery?
  5. In your current role as NACDS chair what is expected of you and what leadership are you driving for them?
  6. How does Walmart Pharmacy lead with data and stay ahead of other pharmacies in the competitive environment? What is your vision for the future?
  7. How is retail media impacting your team and work?
  8. What are latest consumer trends you are following these days? What role does artificial intelligence play in the pharma journey?

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