Walgreens is closing stores across America in these states and customers are not happy
By Alicia Thompson,
Drugstore chains across the U.S. have been closing locations as prescription margins tighten and foot traffic shifts. Walgreens is now carrying out one of the biggest reduction plans in the sector, with closures tied to stores the company said are underperforming. Customers in several states have posted complaints about longer drives, prescription transfers, and fewer nearby pharmacy options as the plan moves forward.
Walgreens confirms a large nationwide closure plan
Walgreens Boots Alliance said on October 15, 2024, that it plans to close about 1,200 U.S. stores over three years as part of a broader turnaround effort. The company confirmed during its quarterly update that roughly 500 of those closures are expected in fiscal 2025. Executives said the targeted locations are underperforming stores in the U.S. retail footprint.
The company said it operates more than 8,000 locations in the United States, which shows the scale of the restructuring now underway. Walgreens leadership said the review is focused on stores that are not contributing enough to the business after years of pressure on the pharmacy and retail sides. The closures are part of a multiyear plan, not a one-week shutdown or a single-state action.
Walgreens has not published one complete national list of all stores set to close. In past announcements, individual store decisions have often become public through local notices, employee alerts, and state filings rather than one master release from the company.
What is clear is that the closures are not limited to one
