“In preparation for the launch of Apple Pay on October 18, we would like you to cover the following material included in the tasks before activation,” the memo states. Walgreens will be one of the participating retailers and we want to make sure that all your team members are prepared.
The retailer explains that “Customers that participate in Apple Pay will immediately be able to use the service that is easy, secure and ensures their privacy” and that it will “reinforce our position as a leader and innovator in the mobile world”.
It’s highly likely that if Walgreens is rolling it out, then Apple’s other retail partners will follow. This includes the likes of Disney, Nike, McDonalds, and Whole Foods. Apple Pay looks to be US-exclusive for the meantime with Apple confirming last month that the service will go live in the UK early 2015.
