Walgreens announces re-launch of mobile site
More and more people are using text messaging and smart phones as primary forms of communications in their everyday lives. Now, Walgreens (NYSE: WAG)(NASDAQ: WAG) is advancing the use of this technology with the launch of several new features including Prescription Text Alerts, which notify customers via text message when their prescriptions are ready. Walgreens has also re-launched its ground-breaking iPhone application and mobile site, m.walgreens.com. Information on all Walgreens mobile features and applications can be found at www.walgreens.com/gomobile.
"We strive to lead the market in bringing new and innovative technology to our pharmacies and pharmacy patients," said Mark Wagner, Walgreens executive vice president of operations and community management. "Text alerts are a valuable time-saving tool, and the latest example of how our mobile applications are further connecting the Web to Walgreens stores and pharmacies, giving customers on-the-go convenience wherever they are."
New Walgreens mobile features include:
- Prescription Text Alerts – Receive a text message from Walgreens pharmacy when your prescriptions are ready or if there are any status changes. Customers can sign up for text alerts at any Walgreens pharmacy or online at www.walgreens.com/gomobile. Text alerts are also available in Spanish.
- Special Offer Texts – Get information about exclusive Walgreens deals and coupons via text message. Messages also provide important information and the latest services available both in store and online. Customerscan sign up through the Walgreens mobile site or by texting "Walgreens" to 21525.
- iPhone Application – iPhone users can take advantage of new
features and functionality in the iPhone application. These include:
- Photo account registration – sign up for an account to upload photos and order prints from an iPhone direct from the Walgreens mobile site.
- Browse products and check their in-store availability.
- View prescription history – access prescription history anywhere, anytime.
- One-touch GPS store locator – find the nearest Walgreens with one touch of the "Find store near me" icon on the home page.
- Android/Blackberry Mobile Website Application – Blackberry and Android users can download the Walgreens mobile site application from their respective marketplaces (Blackberry App World™ and Android App Market™), providing quick and easy access to the mobile site features.
More on Mobile
Walgreens first launched its mobile application last fall, with a selection of other features including:
- Prescription refills – Order prescription refills on-the-go. Users can enter a prescription number and have it ready for in-store pickup at any Walgreens store, with no registration required. Orders can also be placed directly from a user's account history.
- Store locator – Find any Walgreens store nationwide when searching by city, state or ZIP code.
- Walgreens Photo – View photos and order prints directly from any Web-enabled mobile device.
- Browse Products – Shop and view product details, prices and customer reviews prior to making an in-store purchase.
About Walgreens
Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is the nation's largest drugstore chain with fiscal 2009 sales of $63 billion. The company operates 7,522 drugstores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Walgreens provides the most convenient access to consumer goods and services and cost-effective pharmacy, health and wellness services in America through its retail drugstores and Walgreens Health and Wellness Division. The division includes Take Care Health Systems, the largest and most comprehensive manager of worksite health and wellness centers and in-store convenient care clinics, with more than 700 locations throughout the country.
Contacts:
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Jim Cohn
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Jim.cohn@walgreens.com
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