Lately all the private label vitamins have been empty...for months...the ones that have started coming in all have a little neck ring that says "New Pill Color". Have noticed that on p/l aspirin and all the outs on digestive health that have come in... — read more
Meet The New Medallia
Mce is going to be replaced by Medallia in 2019. It’s a 1-10 rating and your going to have to call customers who rate you an 8 or Less. No more ohwti or in stock.
All quiet on the Western front
I guess nothing exciting is happening lately. Im sure that there will be some new things coming soon as the Aetna deal is expected to close in the next 3 months. There will most definitely be some changes that come along in a merger as huge as this.
Store Brands layoff
Heard they are planning on getting rid of the entire group by the end of the year
Curbside
At least cvs did one thing right! They are discontinuing curbside! What a joke of Program was that. Wonder how many millions of dollars we funneled into that system that were wasted!
Payroll
How many like the new payroll accountability protocol. Just like LP. Level 1 if over 4 week’s and increases by a level each 4 week’s. Only fairness is that DL gets on accounability too when a store hits level 2. Great job we work for...
Can anyone confirm
Can anyone confirm that they are making one manager run 2 stores? I’ve heard they are trying this in select districts.
I guess we are all happy lately
Seems everyone is content with the way things are going lately... Only thing I'm courteous about is have anyone of you seen a customer come in with a miniature horse?
California Insurance Commissioner Asks DOJ To Block CVS-Aetna Merger
Ultimately the merger will close but this is not good on top of all the negative pr lately with coupons, hormones, gender, AP suits, etc. We can fit all pieces of the puzzle together but what image will it produce in the end. If you do not think that... — read more
Heard what happened in Hawaii?
Today Cvs let go of all field management in the state of Hawaii. District leaders,Fcts, dapl, schedulers basically everyone in the RBO (69 positions) was let go effective immediately. Who knows whats next! Heard more big changes coming. Don’t believe... — read more
August closings and layoffs at CVS
Is it true we are looking at more closings and layoffs next months? I've been hearing about it for a few days now, but the person I think it might have originated from is not the most reliable source. I was hoping somebody here might have heard... — read more
Asset Protection
How's this for AP? Requested multiple times to have locking shelf cabinets sent to store for Crest Whitestrips......here comes an ORC and wipes out entire stock. Cost of cabinet? $300. Cost of lost product? $1,000+. Thanks for protecting our assets... — read more
CVS Culture and Practices pressures bad decisions
The media needs to do an exposé on what happens at store level that forces good managers and pharmacists to make bad decisions. https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/20/health/arizona-trans-woman-cvs-pharmacist-prescription-trnd/index.html
CVS Hacienda Heights, CA.
Here's the latest on the CVS in Hacienda Heights, CA. I checked the broker listing and it is still listed as available for lease beginning August 1st; that's two weeks from now. I have noticed that I no longer see the usual employees working in the... — read more
Exciting read
If you come to this website day in/day out looking to complain about your work here is the article for you. https://www.wrike.com/blog/why-we-complain-about-work/ But really y'all, please find somewhere to channel all your energy. There's this handy... — read more
What do you guys think about this? He got fired!!!
http://abc7chicago.com/cvs-managers-involved-in-chicago-coupon-incident-no-longer-employed/3772243/
DAPL
Word on the block is they will be re visiting the DAPL position for its effectiveness. Many markets are in a trial with no DAPL in place just DL performing the pulse checks and audits. Most dapl have no concern or focus on external. 99% controllable... — read more
CVS Health Recognized as a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion"
Now if only it was a nice place to work for everyone else. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cvs-health-recognized-best-place-130000912.html?.tsrc=applewf
Shift Merit increase
So turns out shifts got a royal . We were promised an increase of 2% per year of service up to 5years or the 16.50 cap. Turns out all of received 15.50 across the board and a lump sum. DM is being quiet about it and is not even talking to store... — read more
Is it True?
Has anyone else heard about SM being demoted to store ops manager Rx managers will be manager of the entire store?
CVS Health CEO 'surprised' by Azar's comments on drug prices
http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/395432-cvs-health-ceo-surprised-by-azars-comments-on-drug-prices
Blueprint for retail failure
As I’m sure the folks at Toys R Us just realized, corporate arrogance and greed will sink a company faster then to can imagine. I’m sure they all wondered “how could this have happened?”, but you can always point back to one or two crucial decisions... — read more
Name this Company
1) Is adding 72 billion in debt. 2) Declining fs sales. 3) Lost tricare. 4) Government going after PBMs to cut out the middle man. 5) declining rx sales and margins- Walmart now Amazon. 6) highest prices on front store products. 7) No service... — read more
Amazon shakes up drugstore business with deal to buy online pharmacy PillPack
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/28/amazon-to-acquire-online-pharmacy-pillpack.html
Managers and Pharmacist
So late we are celebrating the employees increases because of the Trump tax cuts. I think it's great the company is investing in it's employees. However what did we get out of this? The hardest working employees, the back bone of the company, gets 0... — read more
Target Mini Stores
Could this be a tie-in to CVS FS future? https://www.forbes.com/sites/barbarathau/2018/05/31/target-solidifies-bet-on-higher-sales-generating-small-stores-amid-retails-mini-me-push/
Target Takeover FS
Target will acquire most CVS front stores as this was the long term deal with CVS acquiring Target RX. CVS eliminating FS business allows for a more 'health' focus with buying Aetna and is a strategic business solution for the future of CVS. FS... — read more
AMA Says Regulators Should Block CVS-Aetna Deal
https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2018/06/19/ama-says-regulators-should-block-cvs-aetna-deal/#435d8ab3c7ff
Where do you apply?
Money Talks News 15 Employers Offering Thousands of Jobs That Pay $100,000 So far this year alone, each of these companies has hired more than 3,600 workers who earn six-figure salaries. Could you be next? 15 Employers Offering Thousands of Jobs That... — read more
Quiet lately
Districts might be getting smaller with realignment. Let's say they make districts around 6 stores that could eliminate a store manager position? Just a thought.
Save The Date 6/11
I posted weeks ago about saving the Date 6/11. Well here it is people IHOP has Become IHOB , The B is for Burgers!!! Now go back & do CFR!
Another one Hudson's
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wsj.com/amp/articles/BL-CIOB-14068%3fresponsive=y
Layoffs are here
CVS had begun laying off staff
Store manager salaries
I discovered another store manager with less experience and less education working at a store doing nearly the same amount of sales as my store makes about $10K more a year base salary (not including bonus) than me and I am irate. Will the store... — read more
Stores Closing?
What's happening to cvs in August 2018? I'm not an employee, I'm a customer, but while perusing a broker site looking at retail space for lease I saw my local cvs (in SoCal) available for lease August 2018. I was shocked, so I called the store and... — read more
Store manager incentive program= lack of leadership?
What company offers there manager an incentive program that as of May 29 has not posted it on the my hr page or given managers there guidance on what areas that there bonus ,that is listed on the p&l is divided by metrics . Wow ! If I was a CEO I... — read more
Email about coupons
Did any others receive an email from corporate on Friday (May 25th) about restricting the manual in-put of manufacturer coupons?
FFL
Was asked to participate in the new class but have reservations about it being nothing more than free work for my DL. Any graduates of the program that can offer any advice?
NO new minimum for shift supervisors etc
Shift supervisor (soon to be whatever the new job title is, I forget) Found out I'll still be making the same as a cashier even after the raises, which will be insignificant. I had a pretty positive view of the company until these events, now I think... — read more
What's with the hour cuts, are we waiting for Aetna?
I don't get it, business is through the roof, scripts are in record numbers, long lines in the front, and hours are cut dramatically. I can't help but feel they're nervous about this merger and running things as tightly as they possibly can. But this... — read more