Retail Health Tuesday, September 29, 2026

UK and Canadian retailers expand in-store diagnostic and clinic services

Major retail chains in the UK and Canada are increasing the number of stores offering in-store diagnostics, weight-loss consultations, and pharmacy care clinics.

The numbers

80 New stores opened by Loblaw in 2024
100 Stores where Loblaw introduced Pharmacy Care Clinic concept in 2025
160 Stores where Superdrug offers face-to-face weight-loss service
17 Locations where Boots is piloting in-store weight-loss clinics
10-week Duration of Boots Online Doctor behavioural programme

Sources

igd.com

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