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Walgreens.
American pharmacy and convenience store chain
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Earlier this month
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CVS Health, Walgreens, and Rite Aid are facing opioid crisis lawsuits, with a recent ruling stating CVS was not entitled to insurer coverage from AIG and Chubb.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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Klaus Kleinfeld was appointed Independent Non-Executive Chairman, and a company filed Schedule 14F-1 with the SEC.Some support1 report
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Tim Wentworth was appointed CEO of Walgreens on July 14, 2025.Well supported3 reports
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Adventist Health and Walgreens are providing healthcare services to residents in San Luis Obispo County.Some support1 report
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A state settled long-running opioid litigation involving Walgreens.Some support1 report
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Walgreens provided flu shots in Killeen on October 24, 2026.Some support1 report
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Tracks flu activity and consumer purchasing trends in Louisiana.Some support1 report
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The University of Nevada, Reno purchased a Walgreens building to facilitate its campus expansion.Some support1 report
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Lazo represents the Carter estate in a settlement following wrongful death claims filed against Walgreens.Some support1 report
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Vaccines.gov, Walgreens, and Boston Children's Hospital are offering booking pages and locator services for flu and COVID-19 vaccine appointments.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Walgreens hosts a flu clinic at a No Kings event.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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North Carolina reports its first flu death and provides data on medication purchases amid the ongoing flu surge.Some support1 report
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Fred's is closing locations across West Michigan, causing customers to transfer to Walgreens due to low reimbursement rates.Some support1 report
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Insurance issues caused medication delays in Texas, while a pledge was announced following a CEO shooting in New York.Some support2 reports
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Dividend cuts were announced for both Walgreens and Intel due to tracking requirements under the VYM index.Some support2 reports
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Walgreens and Kroger businesses are located along the main commercial corridor of Randolph Avenue in Elkins.Some support1 report
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Starbucks and Walgreens are planning to establish a global capability center in Chennai as part of their expansion into India.Some support2 reports
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Walgreens, a retail pharmacy chain led by CEO Tim Wentworth, is facing competition from Amazon for shoppers and prescriptions.Speculative1 report2 developments inside
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Walgreens and Amazon are both hiring older workers.Some support1 report
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Europe is providing cheaper funding and market access for a retail portfolio expansion involving Realty Income, its key tenants (7-Eleven, Walgreens, Dollar General), and new ventures with Apollo regarding AI infrastructure.Well supported4 reports
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CVS Health, UnitedHealth Group, and Walgreens collectively control over half of U.S. prescription revenue, dominating the market share alongside other large operators.Some support2 reports6 developments inside
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An organized retail theft operation targeting multiple locations, including Walgreens, has resulted in announced charges.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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An incident involving Walgreens and Miken Technologies occurred on September 11, 2026, with shared information regarding the location and type of damage.Some support1 report
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Corporate middlemen are slashing reimbursement rates below wholesale cost, causing financial pressure on pharmacies in various communities across Michigan.Some support1 report
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Retailers are increasingly selling eye health products online and in stores.Some support1 report
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Walgreens is serving as a distribution point for the state's CalRx insulin glargine program, while Civica handles the manufacturing of the biosimilar insulin.Some support1 report
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Walgreens and Publix hosted young adult interns on August 14, 2026.Some support1 report
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Store closures and zoning changes in Jacksonville are contributing to the creation of a food desert.Some support1 report
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Blip secured shelf space in major retail chains like Walmart and Walgreens, and its products required FDA approval for market entry.Some support1 report
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Walgreens is facing financial and operational pressures, leading to the closure of its stores across various locations including Arlington, Brooklyn, Chicago, and Houston.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A theft occurred at a Walgreens parking lot in Pocatello, involving the company and a pawn shop.Some support1 report
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Walgreens and Barnes & Noble are involved in business moves regarding Arlington, Virginia, alongside shared health concerns about dengue virus.Some support1 report
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Walgreens and Alliance Boots formed Walgreens Boots Alliance in the 1900s.Some support1 report
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CVS Health is responding to market pressures by introducing new formats.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Walgreens is selling affordable cosmetic kits in the US market.Some support1 report
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The retail pharmacy sector is facing serious pressure, with Sycamore's backing helping companies move faster.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Pharmacy sector labor costs are being influenced by pharmacy school density and regional cost of living across various regions.Some support1 report
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Major retailers and pharmacies, including CVS, Walgreens, Costco, and Walmart, are now offering pet medication dispensing services.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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CVS Health is capitalizing on the market retreats of Rite Aid and Walgreens, while leveraging its Aetna segment for growth.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Walgreens and TrustCo Bank are experiencing a shared decline in the local retail center.Some support1 report
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Walgreens operates stores in Brooklyn.Some support1 report
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Intimissimi and Walgreens are involved in settlements enforcing worker protection laws in New York City.Some support2 reports
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Several companies, including Costco, Kroger, Aldi, Walgreens, and Vons, have released operational status updates for July 3rd, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Specialty pharmacy is a growing area of healthcare, and Evernorth is noted as being part of the healthcare giant Cigna.Some support2 reports
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Businesses in Cape Girardeau are being advised to post no solicitation signs, involving Walgreens and Walmart.Some support1 report
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Walgreens is facing operational challenges due to the decline of the city, impacting its retail security and operations in New York City.Some support1 report
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Walgreens closed eight pharmacies in Milwaukee, prompting Hayat Pharmacy to open a new location amid competition from Amazon.Some support3 reports
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A victim was involved in an incident in Flushing, moving from home to Walgreens, a Capital One branch, and being found in Kissena Park.Some support1 report
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Walgreens closed its sole location in Bayview-Hunters Point, and AutoZone applied for a permit to take its place.Some support1 report
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Sycamore Partners has taken Walgreens private.Some support3 reports
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Due to a federal holiday, government offices are closed, but major retailers, shipping services, and pharmacy chains remain operational.Some support1 report
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A Walgreens employee in Chicago created a milkshake, and an American institution originated in the city.Some support2 reports
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Santa Barbara County has contracted with Walgreens to secure necessary medications.Some support1 report
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Sigma proposed a £7bn takeover of Boots, which was previously owned by Walgreens.Some support1 report
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Palmer Pharmacy transferred prescriptions to Walgreens, with Steve Marsh serving as Operations Director.Some support1 report
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Missouri sees major health care legislation, Walgreens is closing stores in Milwaukee, and Fort Wayne provides opioid settlement grants.Some support1 report
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Walgreens Boots Alliance is the holding company for Walgreens.Some support3 reports
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Interactive Brokers replaced Walgreens Boots Alliance after the two companies were included in the S&P 500 index on September 6, 2025.Well supported7 reports
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Mark Zuckerberg discussed advanced technology development while Walgreens Boots Alliance's stock underperformed Nasdaq, with Ridgetech mentioned as a peer company.Speculative1 report
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What's reaching Walgreens
Events traced to Walgreens, step by step, newest first- Increased local consumer spending may boost Walgreens' revenueIncreased local consumer spending may boost Walgreens' revenue.Possible
- Walgreens may face higher operating costs amid Northern California market recoveryWalgreens may face higher operating costs amid Northern California market recoveryPossible
- New innovation district may boost commercial appeal for WalgreensBioTech district branding may boost commercial appeal for Walgreens in Brooklyn ParkPossible
- Walgreens may face higher costs from Atlantic Beach utility rate hikesWalgreens may face increased operating costs due to Atlantic Beach utility rate hikesPossible
- CVS Health's opioid settlement could boost Walgreens' market shareCVS Health's opioid settlement may shift consumer trust toward WalgreensPossible
Explainers that pass through Walgreens
Walgreens is a step on the way to someone elseAround Walgreens this week
News at the entities that move Walgreens most-
CVS Health OperationalCVS Health and Aetna are facing regulatory scrutiny in Tennessee as the state considers restricting major health insurers.Moves Walgreens
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Kroger OperationalCity Market operates as a subsidiary of The Kroger Company.Moves Walgreens
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New York City StructuralFactSet hosted its Investor Day in New York City on November 10, 2026.Moves Walgreens
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Northern California Shared contextJeff McQueen, president of Trilogy by Shea Homes, oversees communities stretching into Northern California while people migrate from Chicago to Arizona.Moves Walgreens
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Moderna OperationalArbutus Biopharma filed patent enforcement lawsuits against Pfizer and sued Moderna regarding LNP patent infringement.Moves Walgreens
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Amazon OperationalPlug Power is expanding projects in North America and implementing fuel cell systems for operational efficiency across regions involving major retailers.Moves Walgreens
Connections
The 40 strongest of 181, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Sycamore Partners Structural
Sycamore Partners acquired Walgreens, taking the company private.
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Alliance Boots Structural
The two entities merged in the 1900s to form the corporate entity Walgreens Boots Alliance.
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Boots Structural
Walgreens acquired Boots, making it a subsidiary and integrating it into its US operations.
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CVS Health Operational
Walgreens and CVS Health are direct competitors in the pharmacy and retail sectors, actively influencing each other's market share and financial performance.
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LiveRamp Operational
LiveRamp provides clean room solutions for Walgreens' advertising group, while Walgreens supplies first-party data to LiveRamp.
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Tim Wentworth Structural
Tim Wentworth served as the CEO of Walgreens, leading its turnaround strategy before his replacement.
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Kroger Operational
The two major retail chains are engaged in active market competition through pricing strategies and marketing adoption.
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Moderna Operational
Walgreens serves as a key distribution point, utilizing its locations to make Moderna vaccines available to the public.
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Vaccines.gov Operational
Walgreens utilizes the booking pages and information provided by Vaccines.gov for flu and COVID-19 services.
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Rite Aid Transactional
Walgreens and Rite Aid are engaged in asset evaluation and sales due to financial struggles in the retail pharmacy sector.
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Amazon Operational
Walgreens and Amazon are direct competitors in the retail and pharmacy markets, vying for market share and customers.
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Santa Barbara County Transactional
Santa Barbara County maintains a contractual relationship with Walgreens for the provision of necessary medications.
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New York City Structural
Walgreens' operations are constrained by New York City's issues, including economic decline, regulatory settlements, and urban challenges.
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Zevia Structural
Zevia's products are distributed through Walgreens, establishing a functional supply chain dependency impacting sales cadence.
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Rick Gates Structural
Rick Gates is employed as the chief pharmacy officer at Walgreens.
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Evernorth Structural
Evernorth maintains a structural link through investment in and operation of a former business unit of Walgreens, while also competing in the specialty pharmacy market.
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Phil Bird Structural
Phil Bird held a management role at Walgreens.
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Cencora Operational
The companies maintain a strategic partnership and contract relationship providing a stable revenue base.
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South Portland Transactional
South Portland acquired the vacant parcel formerly occupied by Walgreens for the construction of a new police station.
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Northern California Shared context
Walgreens operates within the economic context of Northern California, where high hourly rates are required to balance the region's high cost of living.
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John Lederer Structural
John Lederer holds the position of executive chairman at Walgreens.
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Milwaukee Transactional
Walgreens is closing multiple store and pharmacy locations within the city of Milwaukee.
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Walmart Operational
Both companies operate in the competitive retail and pharmacy market and have faced shared legal challenges related to the opioid crisis.
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Fred's Operational
Walgreens is actively gaining customers from Fred's, indicating direct market competition.
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San Luis Obispo County Operational
Walgreens provides free services to residents within San Luis Obispo County.
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Brooklyn Shared context
Walgreens operates its stores and conducts business within the geographical and operational context of Brooklyn.
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Kenvue Operational
Kenvue is involved in active litigation against Walgreens, which is also named as a defendant.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Operational
RFK Jr.'s policy stances and advocacy are documented as factors contributing to operational uncertainty within Walgreens.
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UnitedHealthcare Operational
UnitedHealthcare's insurance issues are shown to cause medication delays at Walgreens.
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Kings Transactional
Walgreens hosted a flu clinic at an event associated with Kings.
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New York State Assembly Structural
The New York State Assembly holds a regulatory function that impacts the operations of Walgreens.
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Midwest Shared context
Walgreens operates within the Midwest market, where pharmacy school density influences regional labor market costs and starting salaries.
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Blue Bell Operational
Blue Bell products are stocked and sold through Walgreens retail locations.
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Elkins Shared context
Walgreens and Elkins are businesses located along the same audit route.
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Emily Gallagher Operational
Gallagher used her platform to criticize the business model of large drugstore chains like Walgreens.
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Killeen Shared context
Walgreens operates within the geographic context of Killeen to provide services.
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Lake Worth Shared context
Walgreens operated in the area of Lake Worth, where a theft incident was observed.
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Broward County Shared context
Walgreens operates within the jurisdiction of Broward County by hosting young adult interns.
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East Cleveland Shared context
Walgreens operates within East Cleveland, providing services utilized by its residents.
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North Carolina Shared context
Walgreens operates within North Carolina, providing data related to medication purchases.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
13 events- A new police station is planned for the former Walgreens lot in South Portland.
- Klaus Kleinfeld was appointed Independent Non-Executive Chairman, and a company filed Schedule 14F-1 with the SEC.
- Adventist Health and Walgreens are providing healthcare services to residents in San Luis Obispo County.
- A state settled long-running opioid litigation involving Walgreens.
- Walgreens provided flu shots in Killeen on October 24, 2026.
- Tracks flu activity and consumer purchasing trends in Louisiana.
- The University of Nevada, Reno purchased a Walgreens building to facilitate its campus expansion.
- Lazo represents the Carter estate in a settlement following wrongful death claims filed against Walgreens.
- Vaccines.gov, Walgreens, and Boston Children's Hospital are offering booking pages and locator services for flu and COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
- Walgreens hosts a flu clinic at a No Kings event.
- North Carolina reports its first flu death and provides data on medication purchases amid the ongoing flu surge.
- Fred's is closing locations across West Michigan, causing customers to transfer to Walgreens due to low reimbursement rates.
- Insurance issues caused medication delays in Texas, while a pledge was announced following a CEO shooting in New York.
September 2026
7 events- Dividend cuts were announced for both Walgreens and Intel due to tracking requirements under the VYM index.
- Walgreens and Kroger businesses are located along the main commercial corridor of Randolph Avenue in Elkins.
- Starbucks and Walgreens are planning to establish a global capability center in Chennai as part of their expansion into India.
- Walgreens and Amazon are both hiring older workers.
- An organized retail theft operation targeting multiple locations, including Walgreens, has resulted in announced charges.
- An incident involving Walgreens and Miken Technologies occurred on September 11, 2026, with shared information regarding the location and type of damage.
- Corporate middlemen are slashing reimbursement rates below wholesale cost, causing financial pressure on pharmacies in various communities across Michigan.
August 2026
9 events- Retailers are increasingly selling eye health products online and in stores.
- Walgreens is serving as a distribution point for the state's CalRx insulin glargine program, while Civica handles the manufacturing of the biosimilar insulin.
- Walgreens and Publix hosted young adult interns on August 14, 2026.
- Store closures and zoning changes in Jacksonville are contributing to the creation of a food desert.
- Blip secured shelf space in major retail chains like Walmart and Walgreens, and its products required FDA approval for market entry.
- Walgreens is facing financial and operational pressures, leading to the closure of its stores across various locations including Arlington, Brooklyn, Chicago, and Houston.
- A theft occurred at a Walgreens parking lot in Pocatello, involving the company and a pawn shop.
- Walgreens and Barnes & Noble are involved in business moves regarding Arlington, Virginia, alongside shared health concerns about dengue virus.
- Walgreens and Alliance Boots formed Walgreens Boots Alliance in the 1900s.
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July 2026
12 events- Europe is providing cheaper funding and market access for a retail portfolio expansion involving Realty Income, its key tenants (7-Eleven, Walgreens, Dollar General), and new ventures with Apollo regarding AI infrastructure.
- CVS Health is responding to market pressures by introducing new formats.
- Walgreens is selling affordable cosmetic kits in the US market.
- Pharmacy sector labor costs are being influenced by pharmacy school density and regional cost of living across various regions.
- Major retailers and pharmacies, including CVS, Walgreens, Costco, and Walmart, are now offering pet medication dispensing services.
- CVS Health is capitalizing on the market retreats of Rite Aid and Walgreens, while leveraging its Aetna segment for growth.
- Walgreens and TrustCo Bank are experiencing a shared decline in the local retail center.
- Walgreens operates stores in Brooklyn.
- Intimissimi and Walgreens are involved in settlements enforcing worker protection laws in New York City.
- Several companies, including Costco, Kroger, Aldi, Walgreens, and Vons, have released operational status updates for July 3rd, 2026.
- Specialty pharmacy is a growing area of healthcare, and Evernorth is noted as being part of the healthcare giant Cigna.
- Businesses in Cape Girardeau are being advised to post no solicitation signs, involving Walgreens and Walmart.
June 2026
19 events- CVS Health, Walgreens, and Rite Aid are facing opioid crisis lawsuits, with a recent ruling stating CVS was not entitled to insurer coverage from AIG and Chubb.
- Tim Wentworth was appointed CEO of Walgreens on July 14, 2025.
- Walgreens, a retail pharmacy chain led by CEO Tim Wentworth, is facing competition from Amazon for shoppers and prescriptions.
- CVS Health, UnitedHealth Group, and Walgreens collectively control over half of U.S. prescription revenue, dominating the market share alongside other large operators.
- The retail pharmacy sector is facing serious pressure, with Sycamore's backing helping companies move faster.
- Walgreens is facing operational challenges due to the decline of the city, impacting its retail security and operations in New York City.
- Walgreens closed eight pharmacies in Milwaukee, prompting Hayat Pharmacy to open a new location amid competition from Amazon.
- A victim was involved in an incident in Flushing, moving from home to Walgreens, a Capital One branch, and being found in Kissena Park.
- Walgreens closed its sole location in Bayview-Hunters Point, and AutoZone applied for a permit to take its place.
- Sycamore Partners has taken Walgreens private.
- Due to a federal holiday, government offices are closed, but major retailers, shipping services, and pharmacy chains remain operational.
- A Walgreens employee in Chicago created a milkshake, and an American institution originated in the city.
- Santa Barbara County has contracted with Walgreens to secure necessary medications.
- Sigma proposed a £7bn takeover of Boots, which was previously owned by Walgreens.
- Palmer Pharmacy transferred prescriptions to Walgreens, with Steve Marsh serving as Operations Director.
- Missouri sees major health care legislation, Walgreens is closing stores in Milwaukee, and Fort Wayne provides opioid settlement grants.
- Walgreens Boots Alliance is the holding company for Walgreens.
- Interactive Brokers replaced Walgreens Boots Alliance after the two companies were included in the S&P 500 index on September 6, 2025.
- Mark Zuckerberg discussed advanced technology development while Walgreens Boots Alliance's stock underperformed Nasdaq, with Ridgetech mentioned as a peer company.