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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.

Rite Aid posts better than expected Q1 results

Rite Aid posts better than expected Q1 results

Rite Aid Corp. reported a narrower first quarter loss than analysts had projected, and beat revenue forecasts. The company posted an adjusted loss per share loss of 73 cents, which was much better than Wall Street’s estimate of $1.50. Revenue for the period ended June 3 dipped to $5.

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.

Kroger to donate 10 billion meals by 2030

Kroger to donate 10 billion meals by 2030

As part of its bold Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan, The Kroger Co. announced Thursday that, upon completion of the merger with Albertsons Cos., the combined company will donate 10 billion meals by 2030 to feed people struggling with hunger. Ten billion meals is enough food to feed every person in the