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Walgreens scales back 2026 store closure plans

Walgreens, operating under new private ownership since 2025, is closing fewer than 100 stores in 2026 as part of a store optimization strategy, significantly down from its initial projection of 700 closures. The company has cited expiring leases, underperforming sales, and safety concerns as reasons for the reduced closures.

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