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Walgreens Cuts Stores, Impacts Communities | Raleigh News
Walgreens is aggressively scaling back its physical footprint, shuttering at least 18 stores across 11 states and D.C. this year as part of a broader plan to close 1,200 underperforming locations over three years — all in pursuit of boosting profits. With new ownership by Sycamore Partners and mounting pressure from shifting consumer habits and online competition, the company is eliminating unprofitable sites and even cutting distribution centers, leading to layoffs. But the real impact? Communities — especially older adults and those with chronic conditions — may lose vital access to…
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