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fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
SF politics

Castro Walgreens Manager Found Guilty of Assaulting Shoplifter and Lacerating His Eye

fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
SF politics

Castro Walgreens Manager Found Guilty of Assaulting Shoplifter and Lacerating His Eye

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fromFortune
1 month ago

Walgreens' lost decade: How M&A mania and retail neglect shrunk a $100 billion giant to a $10 billion private equity gamble

Wentworth's remark about locking up items hurting sales sparked widespread criticism, demonstrating that even a veteran CEO might overlook fundamental retail dynamics.
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fromFast Company
2 months ago

Walgreens buyout could change the future of pharmacy care

Pharmacies like Walgreens are vital healthcare links, facing significant financial and operational pressures.
fromwww.democratandchronicle.com
2 months ago

Two Duane Reade shops in Brooklyn and Manhattan closing this spring due to pharmacy chain cutbacks | amNewYork

Duane Reade stores in NYC are closing as Walgreens reorganizes under financial pressure.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

More Robots Will Fill Pharmacy Prescriptions at Walgreens | Entrepreneur

The robotic micro-fulfillment centers at Walgreens are projected to manage prescriptions for 5,000 pharmacies, utilizing automation to enhance efficiency and cost savings.
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San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Long pharmacy lines plague last remaining Walgreens in SF Mission District

Walgreens' closures in San Francisco have led to long lines and frustration for customers at the remaining open locations.
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Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago

Walgreens Agrees to Go Private in Deal With Sycamore Partners | Entrepreneur

Walgreens Boots Alliance is acquiring a private equity firm, Sycamore Partners, in a $10 billion buyout to go private.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Boots snapped up by us private equity giant Sycamore in $10bn takeover

Sycamore Partners is acquiring Walgreens Boots Alliance for $10 billion, marking a significant decline in the company's market value since 2015.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Walgreens stock gets a modest boost after the pharmacy chain agrees to be bought by private equity

Walgreens Boots Alliance is going private under a deal with Sycamore Partners to facilitate its turnaround efforts.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Warren questions Walgreens sale, warns of potential impact on healthcare access

Sen. Warren warns that Sycamore's acquisition of Walgreens could negatively impact healthcare access in Massachusetts.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago

Walgreens Agrees to Go Private in Deal With Sycamore Partners | Entrepreneur

Walgreens Boots Alliance is acquiring a private equity firm, Sycamore Partners, in a $10 billion buyout to go private.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Boots snapped up by us private equity giant Sycamore in $10bn takeover

Sycamore Partners is acquiring Walgreens Boots Alliance for $10 billion, marking a significant decline in the company's market value since 2015.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Walgreens stock gets a modest boost after the pharmacy chain agrees to be bought by private equity

Walgreens Boots Alliance is going private under a deal with Sycamore Partners to facilitate its turnaround efforts.
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#opioids
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Walgreens to pay up to $350 million in U.S. opioid settlement

Walgreens will pay up to $350 million for illegally filling prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Walgreens to pay up to $350 million in U.S. opioid settlement

Walgreens will pay up to $350 million for illegally filling prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances.
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Healthcare
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Walgreens settles with the DOJ for $350 million in opioid lawsuit

Walgreens will pay $350 million to settle allegations of illegally filling opioid prescriptions.
Walgreens disclaims liability but aims to close opioid litigation and refocus on business.
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fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Suspected Walgreens killer had 'grudge' against pharmacies, police say

Madera Police Chief Giachino Chiaramonte said that while the motive for the shooting has not yet been declared, Fernandez made comments about large pharmacies.
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SF politics
fromKqed
5 months ago

Has Your Walgreens in San Francisco Closed? Here's Where Your Prescriptions Will Go | KQED

Walgreens store closures in San Francisco disproportionately impact low-income residents and community access to essential services.
SF politics
fromKqed
5 months ago

Has Your Walgreens in San Francisco Closed? Here's Where Your Prescriptions Will Go | KQED

Walgreens store closures in San Francisco disproportionately impact low-income residents and community access to essential services.
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#store-closures
Business
fromFast Company
9 months ago

Walgreens plans to close 1,200 stores, with 500 locations shuttering in the next year

Walgreens plans to close 1,200 stores in three years, with significant closures driven by profit decline and changing consumer behavior.
Business
fromFast Company
9 months ago

Walgreens plans to close 1,200 stores, with 500 locations shuttering in the next year

Walgreens plans to close 1,200 stores in three years, with significant closures driven by profit decline and changing consumer behavior.
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#acquisition
Startup companies
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Walgreens agrees to be acquired by private equity firm for almost $10 billion

Walgreens has agreed to be acquired by Sycamore Partners to enhance flexibility and turnaround efforts amid ongoing challenges.
NYC startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Walgreens to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners in $10 Billion Deal

Walgreens Boots Alliance will be acquired by Sycamore Partners in a $10 billion deal to escape public market pressures.
Startup companies
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Walgreens agrees to be acquired by private equity firm for almost $10 billion

Walgreens has agreed to be acquired by Sycamore Partners to enhance flexibility and turnaround efforts amid ongoing challenges.
NYC startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Walgreens to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners in $10 Billion Deal

Walgreens Boots Alliance will be acquired by Sycamore Partners in a $10 billion deal to escape public market pressures.
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#private-equity
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SF politics
fromsfist.com
5 months ago

Supervisor Fielder Eyes a City-Backed Pharmacy Co-op Network

Walgreens is closing many locations, prompting exploration of pharmacy co-ops to prevent pharmacy deserts.
Miscellaneous
fromFuturism
6 months ago

Walgreens CEO Distressed to Learn That Locking Everything Up Keeps People From Buying It

Walgreens' strategy of locking up inventory to prevent theft has backfired, leading to decreased sales and significant store closures.
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