Customers at select CVS stores will no longer need to wait for a clerk to unlock glass cabinets thanks to a new app allowing them to open the cabinets themselves, available in three New York City stores and set to expand to the West Coast. The move aims to address customer complaints and combat retail theft, with CVS emphasizing convenience and utilizing technology to enhance the customer experience. The app, which offers various health care services and features, requires loyalty members to be logged in and on the store’s Wi-Fi to access secured merchandise, reflecting CVS’s commitment to innovation and adapting to changing consumer behaviors and needs.
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