In this week’s Video Forum, Andre Persaud, Rite Aid’s chief retail officer, talks about the drug store chain’s continued progress despite the challenges brought about by fallout from the COVID pandemic, the current high rate of inflation and a tight labor market. Among the subjects he addresses are scope of pharmacy practice, Rite Aid’s new loyalty program, and the retailer’s commitment to taking care of body, mind and spirit.
Video Forum: Andre Persaud, Rite Aid
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