Nutrisystem to be Sold Through Innovative Card System in Nearly 7,000 Walgreens Locations
Horsham, PA (DEC. 7, 2009) – Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI), a leading provider of weight management programs and services, announced that it expects to expand its retail presence through a new distribution alliance with Walgreens in time for the 2010 New Year’s resolution season. The Nutrisystem weight loss program cards will begin to roll-out in the diet section of local Walgreens stores on December 25, 2009.
Walgreens will be the exclusive retailer selling the 28-day Nutrisystem D weight loss program for people with Type 2 diabetes who want to lose weight. In addition, they will offer the 14-day Silver Starter Program for mature dieters, and the 14-day Ready-To-Go Starter Program. Cards for all of these programs will be sold nationwide in nearly 7,000 stores and on Walgreens.com.
For the first time ever, potential dieters will be able to purchase Nutrisystem weight loss programs through an innovative card system at their local Walgreens. The process starts with buying a card in the store and then activating it online at nutrisystem.com/startnow or by calling 1-800-891-3605. Once the card is activated and the order is placed, the customer will receive their Nutrisystem program through the Company’s home delivery system so they can start losing weight.
“We are thrilled to add the nation’s largest drug store chain to our roster of premier retail partners,” said Will Auchincloss, Senior Vice President of Business Development and International at Nutrisystem. “Walgreens customers now have access to a broad array of Nutrisystem weight loss programs including Nutrisystem D, our complete 28-day program for people with Type 2 diabetes who want to lose weight.”
The Nutrisystem D program consists of 28 days of the Nutrisystem foods, while the Silver and Ready-to-go Starter Programs consist of 14 days of the Nutrisystem foods. All programs purchased at Walgreens will include a Free Starter Kit. The program purchase price also includes shipping, free access to 24/7 weight loss counseling, and free membership to Nutrisystem’s robust online community.
The alliance with Walgreens adds to the previously announced retail distribution of Nutrisystem at Costco, Sam’s Club and Walmart and gives NutriSystem presence in four of the nation’s leading retailers with a total of approximately 10,000 retail locations.