Costco and Instacart are teaming to deliver prescriptions to the home in less than an hour, and free delivery for orders over $35.
and is expected to grow, making it an attractive market opportunity for the largest retailers.
Unlike Instacart's grocery delivery service, however, the Instacart delivery person will ask for proof of identity to ensure they're delivering to the right person, and the checkout process requires buyers to confirm their date of birth . There's also an option for a phone consultation from a Costco pharmacist.
Costco did not immediately return a request for comment. Instacart declined to offer a comment for this story.Costco is already a player in the pharmacy space, having retail pharmacies in many of its stores. It is also known for its bargain-basement prices, which extend to health-related servicesThese days, Costco serves more than 90 million people with its $60 and up annual membership.
"Long term you could see many of the retailers take on this ecosystem," said Emily Melton, managing partner for Threshold Ventures. "More competitive forces is good."
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Costco Is Selling A Huge Bottle Of Boozy Egg Nog And Christmas Can’t Come FasterCostco is selling a huge bottle of boozy egg nog and Christmas can’t come faster
Leer más »
21 Costco Bulk Buys to Score for ThanksgivingGrocery-store whisperer Katie Workman strikes again! This time: with all of the deals.
Leer más »
UPS drone makes first home prescription deliveries for CVSUnited Parcel Service Inc Flight Forward drones have flown prescription medicati...
Leer más »
Column: Gig firm Instacart, facing revolt by its workers, joins Uber's campaign to pay them lessWhen it comes to exploiting its front-line workers, this grocery delivery service may be in a class by itself, writes hiltzikm.
Leer más »
Boeing tests space taxi, one of three parachutes does not openBoeing Co said on Monday that one of three parachutes failed to deploy during an...
Leer más »
Amazon announces One-Day delivery for Prime members this holiday seasonHoliday shopping season arrived early this year and retailers like Amazon have announced expanded delivery options to make the condensed calendar countdown more convenient.
Leer más »