Walgreens turns the page to next chapter as private company with new leadership
The chain is renewing its emphasis on its core pharmacy and retail platform.
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NACDS - Leadership that empowers: Rick Gates, Walgreens
Rick Gates, chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and senior Walgreens executive, has been key in advancing PBM reform and guiding legislation, strengthening NACDS’ role as a leading pharmacy voice.
Sycamore Partners aims to double Walgreens' profits over the next few years
The private equity firm is targeting earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of about $4 billion.
Walgreens pilots body cameras
Walgreens stated that the initiative aims to help lower tensions in tough situations and prevent disruptive behavior.
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy earns full Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation from URAC
These accreditations reinforce the company’s dedication to delivering quality, compassionate patient care.
Walgreens Virtual Healthcare adds weight management services
Patients can access weight management care for $49 per visit, no monthly subscription needed.
Walgreens to close Houston distribution center
This Texas shutdown is part of a broader wave of restructuring within the company.
Walgreens cutting workforce
The chain said it is simplifying its organization to speed up decision making in a move that would impact at least 600 employes.
Walgreens joins SAIC-led alliance to expand rural health care
Bringing together Arcadia, Castlight Health, Covista, Mission Mobile Medical, Telemedicine.com, TruBridge, and Walgreens to help states transform rural healthcare
Pfizer teams with Walgreens to help eligible U.S. adults navigate their health care journey
The agreement between Pfizer and Walgreens is intended to help make the process more connected and personal.
Walgreens ramps up assistance for patients and communities ahead of winter storms
In preparation, the retailer is actively deploying resources to ensure uninterrupted access to essential medications and pharmacy services across impacted regions.
Flu reaches highest level in the U.S. in quite some time
The Walgreens Respiratory Index offers an early, data-driven view of disease trends as nearly every state reports high or very high flu activity.
Brown exits Walgreens for 'purpose-driven work'
She had been responsible for Walgreens’ retail business and the consumer experience across all store, pharmacy and health touchpoints.
Walgreens expands PharmStart program to all 50 states
Following an initial launch earlier this year, the program is now available nationwide to meet the growing interest from team members seeking to pursue PharmD degrees.
Walgreens Advertising Group extends AI-powered retail media ecosystem with Rokt
The collaboration will unlock new revenue opportunities for Walgreens and deliver relevant messages for e-commerce shoppers.
Walgreens expands micro-fulfillment network with new facility in West Jordan, Utah
The micro-fulfillment center (MFC) will support nearly 96 stores across the region.