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business20 days ago•4 min saved

Grocery Giants Trim Footprints as Dozens of Stores Go Dark Nationwide

Major grocery chains are closing dozens of underperforming stores across the U.S. to cut costs: Kroger plans about 60 closures in 18 months and has pursued the Giant Eagle acquisition; Grocery Outlet is shuttering 36 stores (mostly on the East Coast); Safeway/Albertsons are reducing footprints; Walgreens has closed more than a dozen locations as part of a multi-year cost-cutting push, underscoring concerns about access to affordable, fresh food in affected communities.

via nypost.com|

#business #grocery #kroger

business28 days ago•3 min saved

Walgreens trims its footprint: dozens of store closures across 12 states in cost-cutting move

Walgreens is shuttering more than a dozen underperforming stores across at least 12 states—including New York and New Jersey—as part of a multiyear plan to cut about $1 billion in costs. After going private with Sycamore Partners, the company reduced its store-closure targets to fewer than 100 for the year. Affected customers can transfer prescriptions to another Walgreens location or use delivery, with 90 days of free prescription delivery and no action required to move their records.

via New York Post|

#business #cost-cutting #pharmacy

politics3 months ago•5 min saved

Chatham Walgreens closure prompts 'corporate abandonment' accusation from Chicago alderman

Chicago Ald. William Hall blasted Walgreens for closing the Chatham store amid theft and safety concerns, calling it 'first-degree corporate abandonment' and warning it could create a 'medicine drought' for seniors; Walgreens says ongoing safety issues forced the June 4 closure and employees can transfer to other locations.

via Fox News|

#chicago #politics #safety-concerns

business6 months ago•14 min saved

Walgreens trims 469 Illinois roles after private-equity deal

Walgreens is laying off 469 Illinois employees across Deerfield, the Old Post Office in downtown Chicago, and Danville as part of a corporate reorganization after its acquisition by private-equity firm Sycamore Partners; affected workers will receive 60 days’ notice and retain full pay and benefits during that period, with Texas reporting 159 layoffs as well. The company says the changes aim to simplify the organization and speed decision-making to improve store and patient services amid the private-equity transition.

via Chicago Tribune|

#business #illinois #layoffs

business7 months ago•3 min saved

Walgreens' Future in Jeopardy Amidst Uncertain Outlook

Walgreens, a historic Chicago drugstore chain, was acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners in a highly leveraged buyout, raising concerns about its future stability due to high debt levels, past corporate struggles under similar ownership, and recent cost-cutting measures, which may lead to store closures, job losses, and reduced community access to healthcare by 2026.

via Chicago Sun-Times|

#business #debt #private-equity

health10 months ago•2 min saved

Walgreens Unveils Enhanced Flu and COVID Tracking System

Walgreens has launched an expanded flu and COVID-19 tracker that combines store data, CDC wastewater data, and other sources to monitor respiratory virus spread across the US, addressing gaps caused by federal data delays and shutdowns.

via Axios|

#covid-19 #flu #health

health1 year ago•1 min saved

COVID Vaccine Access Changes at CVS and Walgreens in Colorado

CVS and Walgreens are restricting COVID vaccine access in Colorado and other states due to new federal policies and regulatory challenges, requiring prescriptions for certain age groups and conditions, amidst ongoing confusion and internal turmoil within the CDC and federal health agencies.

via Axios|

#colorado #covid-vaccines #cvs

health1 year ago•2 min saved

COVID Vaccine Access Changes at CVS and Walgreens Amid State Guidelines

CVS and Walgreens are limiting access to COVID-19 vaccines in some states due to varying state regulations, with CVS not offering vaccines in Massachusetts, Nevada, and New Mexico without a prescription, and Walgreens preparing to offer vaccines where permitted following recent FDA approvals. These changes reflect ongoing adjustments to vaccination policies amid evolving federal and state guidelines.

via CBS News|

#covid-vaccine #cvs #health

health1 year ago•2 min saved

Pharmacies in Colorado and Maine Now Require Prescriptions for COVID Vaccines

In Colorado, CVS and Walgreens now require a prescription for COVID-19 vaccines this fall, due to changes in state law and the lack of a recent recommendation from the CDC's advisory committee, which affects insurance coverage and vaccine availability for certain groups.

via The Denver Post|

#colorado #covid-vaccine #cvs

business1 year ago•2 min saved

Sycamore Partners Acquires Walgreens, Names New CEO

Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance, with Walgreens operating as a standalone company under private ownership, and the company's stock ceasing trading on Nasdaq. The deal includes a cash consideration and potential future payments from WBA shareholders, with key stakeholders expressing confidence in the future of the pharmacy chain and its related businesses.

via Walgreens Boots Alliance|

#acquisition #business #pharmacy

business1 year ago•7 min saved

Walgreens Shareholders Approve $10 Billion Sale to Sycamore Partners

Walgreens Boots Alliance shareholders overwhelmingly approved the company's acquisition by Sycamore Partners, with about 96% voting in favor, paving the way for the transaction expected to close in late 2025, which includes a cash payment of $11.45 per share and potential additional proceeds from divested assets.

via Walgreens Boots Alliance|

#2025 #business #merger

business1 year ago•37 min saved

Walgreens Boots Alliance Announces Q3 Fiscal 2025 Results

Walgreens Boots Alliance reported a third-quarter loss of $0.20 per share for fiscal 2025, driven by prior-year gains and higher taxes, with sales up 7.2% to $39 billion. The company withdrew its full-year guidance due to pending acquisition by Sycamore Partners, and highlighted ongoing challenges in retail sales despite improvements in healthcare segments.

via Walgreens Boots Alliance|

#business #earnings-decline #financial-results

business1 year ago•13 min saved

Walgreens' Decade of Decline: From $100B to $10B in Private Equity Struggles

Walgreens, once a $100 billion giant, has shrunk to a $10 billion private equity target due to failed M&A strategies, retail neglect, and declining pharmacy margins, leading to its acquisition by Sycamore Partners and a potential overhaul of its business model.

via Fortune|

#business #company-turnaround #mergers-and-acquisitions

business1 year ago•2 min saved

Walgreens Considers Private Equity Sale Amid Struggles

Walgreens Boots Alliance shares rose on Friday after reports that Sycamore Partners is seeking funding for a potential $10 billion acquisition to take the company private. Sycamore is in talks with major banks to finance the deal, which may involve selling Boots and VillageMD. Walgreens has previously rejected acquisition offers from firms like Apollo Global Management and KKR.

via Benzinga|

#acquisition #business #retail-pharmacy

business1 year ago•2 min saved

Walgreens Considers Sale to Sycamore Amid Financial Struggles

Walgreens is facing significant challenges, with its stock plummeting over 80% in five years and plans to close 1,200 stores. The company is reportedly in talks with Sycamore Partners to go private. Walgreens struggles due to its traditional pharmacy model, smaller scale compared to CVS, and reliance on less profitable retail sales. Declining reimbursement rates from pharmacy benefit managers and competition from online and big-box retailers have further impacted profits. While CVS also faces challenges, its expansion into healthcare services has helped offset losses. A study highlights that pharmacy closures, particularly in minority neighborhoods, could exacerbate health disparities.

via CNN|

#business #cvs #healthcare