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Walgreens to close 150 stores by August 2024

Walgreens to close 150 stores by August 2024

DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens said it plans to shutter more than 100 store locations across the United States, the company announced this week. The pharmacy store chain will close 150 U.S. locations by the end of August 2024, Walgreens confirmed in a statement to NBC Chicago on Tuesday.

Pepsi rolling out Colachup for July 4th

Pepsi rolling out Colachup for July 4th

Fourth of July is the quintessential American holiday filled with flags, fireworks, baseball, and hot dogs. According to the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, Americans will consume over 150 million hot dogs on July 4 alone, enough to stretch from Washington D.C. to L.A.

Peggy Noonan to speak at 2023 NACDS Total Store Expo

Peggy Noonan to speak at 2023 NACDS Total Store Expo

ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) today announced that Peggy Noonan – Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist forThe Wall Street Journal – will be the keynote speaker at the 2023 NACDS Total Store Expo, to be held August 12-14 in San Diego, CA.

Mars Ice Cream driving toward $1 billion growth

Mars Ice Cream driving toward $1 billion growth

Since buying the DOVEBAR 35 years ago, Mars has been an innovator in the Ice Cream category. Mars is a leader in confectionery, snacking, food, and pet care products and services and the maker of some of the world’s most-loved brands, including a flourishing frozen treats segment.

WBA posts mixed third quarter results

WBA posts mixed third quarter results

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) on Tuesday reported mixed results for its third quarter, beating analysts’ sales estimates but falling short of profit expectations. Sales for the period ended May 31 advanced 8.6% from the year-ago quarter to $35.4 billion, topping Wall Street’s forecast of $33.