Understanding Retailing P1 task 1 Introduction In this report I will firstly define what the term retailing is.I will then be providing relevant information on four different types of location and store sizes for the Boots Company. Retailing: This is the sales of goods and services. This is usually sold to customers for personal use, family or household use. Boots has over 1,104 health and beauty stores, 1,273 local stores, 34 airport stores and 65 flagship stores.In addition to this Boots operates more than 3,100 health and beauty retail stores and over 3,000 have a pharmacy. Boots also have over 370 pharmaceutical wholesale distribution centres.
(Walgreens Co.) V. Summary Walgreens is the largest drugstore chain in North America operates 8,385 locations in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico. As of August 31, 2012, the Company had 7,930 of Drugstores, 366 of Worksite Health and Wellness Centers, 76 of Infusion and Respiratory Services Facilities, 11 of Specialty Pharmacies and two of Mail Service Facilities (Walgreens.Co). Walgreens has taken a very positive growth outlook toward its e-commerce business by have multiple w 10 mobile apps and mobile sites, in addition to many e-commerce sites, including Walgreens.com, DuaneReade.com, Drugstore.com and
It is the client’s responsibility to adhere to the recommendations of their care givers and strive to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Due to the complexity of diabetes and its management there are some specialist services that are involved. The roles of these services sometimes overlap, but each one has their own expertise and qualifications within a certain area. General Practitioner’s (GP) are the first point of call, they are central to all of the other services that may be needed and can order the necessary blood/urine tests,
Organizational Structure Donna Matthews MGT 230 August 13, 2012 Gwen Campbell Organizational Structure Walgreens was founded in 1901 by Charles R. Walgreen Sr. in Chicago, Illinois. Over 100 years later, Walgreens operates over 7,000 drugstores that operate in all 50 states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. They employ over 240,000 people and also lead the industry in employing people with special needs. Their core, fundamental strength includes the most convenient store network in America along with their trusted and iconic brand. I will share their vision in the statement below.
Walgreen Walgreen which is also known as Walgreens leads the chain drug store industry in the United States of America in sales, profit, number of store and use of technology. It was established in 1901 by Charles Walgreen and incorporated in Illinois. Walgreen has more than 2400 stores, 900 of which have drive through prescription service. The company has stores in 34 states across the United States and in Puerto Rico. According to me Walgreen is the America’s most convenient provider of consumer goods and services, pharmacy, health and wellness services.
Mintiva focuses on several customer and product-related market segments. The products are divided into three categories, each targeting a different customer segment. The “Specialty Pain” category includes creams for specific joint and muscle groups. These products target customers with specific disorders such as arthritis and temporomandibular joint disorder. This customer segment is reached through doctors, dentists, and pharmacists who interact with this target group on a daily basis.
Throughout their lives this group will require specialised tests and examinations to prevent damage to the bladder and kidneys. Methods of voiding and medications will be discussed with the client, continence nurse and other agencies to provide a package of care. As spina bifida is considered a neurological condition it is covered by the National Service Framework relating to long term conditions. The NSF has divided neurological conditions into four categories and spina bifida generally fits into the ‘stable but with changing needs’. The Framework is to be used by both clients and professionals and identifies targets for both health and social care service providers to assist clients in their daily living requirements.
After the dietician calculates a suitable diet they will make recommendations to a physician so he can write the dietary order. The dietician will document the progress of the treatment in a medical record. The dietician also plays an important role in developing the care home menus. They will evaluate the amount of proteins, vitamin and fibres in each menu item and makes recommendations to the dietary director. He also plays a role
Diabetes specialist nurse The Diabetes Specialist Nurse is a registered nurse that has chosen to specialise in a particular field so they can take on more responsibilities for patient care and treatment. To become certified as diabetes specialists they have a program that are available for nurse that what to take this role and work specifically with diabetes patients. Responsibilities The responsibilities of a diabetes specialist nurse are to provide patient care and the same role as practice nurses. The practice nurse provides patient care in a number of settings this is similar to diabetes specialist nurses work primarily with diabetic patients, helping them control, understand and manage their diabetes; and helping physicians care for diabetic patients. Education Another role that Diabetes specialist nurses are responsible for is educating the patient on what exactly is diabetes and how they
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