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Walgreens Wades into the Sharing Economy Application TaskRabbit
In a curious convergence of big business and the sharing economy, American pharmacy chain Walgreens recently partnered with TaskRabbit, a platform that outsources everyday errands. The unique partnership will see the delivery of over-the-counter drugs from Walgreens in the 19 cities in which TaskRabbit is currently operating.
In this case, the customer would pay the TaskRabbit runner's fees as well as 20% for using the application. Interested individuals can download the TaskRabbit app at Walgreens' website and can then schedule deliveries in-app.
This highly useful and convenient collaboration is a great example of established brands using existing sharing companies to add value to their own customer experience. A useful and forward-thinking solution to serving customers when they need it most, the Walgreens and TaskRabbit partnership is sure to inspire others just like it.
In this case, the customer would pay the TaskRabbit runner's fees as well as 20% for using the application. Interested individuals can download the TaskRabbit app at Walgreens' website and can then schedule deliveries in-app.
This highly useful and convenient collaboration is a great example of established brands using existing sharing companies to add value to their own customer experience. A useful and forward-thinking solution to serving customers when they need it most, the Walgreens and TaskRabbit partnership is sure to inspire others just like it.
