WBA shareholders overwhelmingly authorize transaction with Sycamore Partners
The deal is expected to close in the third or fourth quarter of calendar year 2025.
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George MacKinnon named co-chair of Walgreens Deans Advisory Council
Veteran pharmacy educator takes on leadership role to help shape the future of the profession
Walgreens Clinical Trials celebrates three years
The initiative has proven the power of retail-based research in expanding access, according to Walgreens.
Walgreens and KFF’s Greater Than campaign to offer free HIV/STD testing in stores on June 27
More than 415 local health departments and community organizations mobilize across the country for largest-ever National HIV Testing Day event.
Walgreens offers savings on summer essentials
“We know our customers are looking for ways to make their time and money go further this summer.”
Walgreens' new Rx micro-fulfillment center in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota opens
The facility will support nearly 200 stores regionally with the dispensing and shipping of prescriptions.
Walgreens committed to supporting Rite Aid customers and employees
Walgreens is looking to help Rite Aid customers and employees who are impacted by store closures in their local community.
Walgreens unveils PharmStart to grow the tech to pharmacist pipeline
First-of-its-kind program aims to reduce pre-requisite costs, which remain common barriers for pharmacy technicians looking to pursue a PharmD degree.
L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty unites industry leaders to spread sun safety awareness
Call for brands to join the effort.
Walgreens customers raise over $5 million to help LA wildfire recovery
The Walgreens Foundation is directing the donations to organizations focused on critical recovery efforts.
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy earns accreditations from URAC and ACHC
URAC is a leading independent healthcare accrediting body, and ACHC is a globally recognized accrediting organization.
Walgreens to shutter 500 stores in 2025
With approximately 8,500 stores currently operating across the country, Walgreens' planned closures will see nearly one in seven locations shuttered by 2027.
The implications of Sycamore Partners’ blockbuster acquisition of WBA
The acquisition aims to reinforce Walgreens, Boots and other consumer brands by leveraging WBA’s health care expertise and Sycamore’s strength in retail.
Walgreens to go private in $24 billion buyout by Sycamore Partners
The transaction, unanimously approved by the WBA Board of Directors, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025.
WBA buyout could lay groundwork for three-way split of group
Walgreens' three businesses - U.S. retail pharmacy, Boots UK and U.S. healthcare - could be separated and have distinct capital structures, according to the report.
Grubhub and Walgreens partner for nationwide on-demand delivery
Through this collaboration, customers have access to 15,000 items for on-demand delivery.