Flash Report 3 minutesRegister for Free AccessWalgreens and Alphabet’s Wing Aviation Launch Drone Delivery Pilot Coresight Research September 24, 2019 Executive SummaryOn September 19, 2019, Walgreens announced a partnership with Wing Aviation to offer an on-demand drone delivery service. Wing Aviation is part of Alphabet. Using Wing Aviation’s drones, Walgreens will be the first US retailer to test an on-demand drone delivery service. The pilot program launches next month to deliver food and beverages, over-the-counter medications and other items, but not prescription medicine. Drone deliveries in the US are still at the early stages: Amazon and UPS are also testing drone delivery. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? Register for a free user account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Head-to-Head in US Warehouse Club Retailing: Costco vs. Sam’s ClubEarnings Insights 4Q22, Week 7: BJ’s Wholesale, Dick’s, JD.com and Ulta Beauty Post Strong Sales Growth; Gap Sees Sales DeclineUS Store Tracker Extra, April 2023: Bed Bath & Beyond Pushes Total Closed Space to 52 Million Square FeetInflation Concerns Persist and Dollar Stores Thrive: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 43
