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Walgreens is closing locations in 2026, but not as many as planned, reports say
Walgreens plans to close fewer than 100 stores in 2026 as part of its store optimization strategy, down from an initial projection of 700 closures. The closures are attributed to expiring leases, underperforming sales, and safety concerns, with 15 specific locations already confirmed as closed.
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