Walgreens set to shutter Brooklyn store

Walgreens is closing dozens of stores nationwide

Dozens of Walgreens locations are preparing to close in the coming weeks and months after the pharmacy giant announced plans to shutter about 1,200 stores to turn around its struggling U.S. business.  In October, Walgreens said about 500 store closures would happen during the fiscal year, but didn’t explain when the remainder would take place.  As of Tuesday, however, some of its more than 8,000 stores have been marked for impending closure onli…

Walgreens set to shutter Brooklyn store

NEW YORK (PIX11) – A Brooklyn Walgreens is set to close on Wednesday as the pharmaceutical giant shuts down 1,200 stores over the next three years in an effort to rebuild its business. The Walgreens, located at 5008 5th Ave., is one of 500 stores shuttering within the current fiscal year. More Local News “This location will permanently close on May 21. We're sorry for any inconvenience this may cause,” a notice on the Walgreens website rea…

Walgreens Closing Atlantic County Store as Part of 1,200-Store Cutback - West Palm Beach News

ATLANTIC COUNTY, N.J. — Walgreens announced the closure of its Atlantic County location as part of a nationwide plan to shut down approximately 1,200 stores over the next few years. Reason for Closures The pharmacy chain is restructuring to focus on profitability and shift towards more digital and health-care oriented services. This move is part of broader industry trends facing traditional retail pharmacies. Impact on Local Community The Atlant…