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fromFast Company
1 week ago

Walgreens names Mike Motz as CEO after going private with Sycamore Partners

Mike Motz named CEO of Walgreens after Sycamore Partners' $10B acquisition; company refocuses on core retail and pharmacy to address competitive pressures.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Castro Walgreens Manager Found Guilty of Assaulting Shoplifter and Lacerating His Eye

The manager of the Castro Walgreens punched a shoplifter in the face with a key protruding from his knuckles, injuring the shoplifter's eye.
SF politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

Walgreens' lost decade: How M&A mania and retail neglect shrunk a $100 billion giant to a $10 billion private equity gamble

Wentworth's remark about locking up items hurting sales sparked widespread criticism, demonstrating that even a veteran CEO might overlook fundamental retail dynamics.
Startup companies
Healthcare
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Walgreens buyout could change the future of pharmacy care

Pharmacies like Walgreens are vital healthcare links, facing significant financial and operational pressures.
fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago

More Robots Will Fill Pharmacy Prescriptions at Walgreens | Entrepreneur

The robotic micro-fulfillment centers at Walgreens are projected to manage prescriptions for 5,000 pharmacies, utilizing automation to enhance efficiency and cost savings.
NYC startup
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Long pharmacy lines plague last remaining Walgreens in SF Mission District

Walgreens' closures in San Francisco have led to long lines and frustration for customers at the remaining open locations.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Warren questions Walgreens sale, warns of potential impact on healthcare access

Sen. Warren warns that Sycamore's acquisition of Walgreens could negatively impact healthcare access in Massachusetts.
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US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Walgreens to pay up to $350 million in U.S. opioid settlement

Walgreens will pay up to $350 million for illegally filling prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances.
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Healthcare
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Walgreens settles with the DOJ for $350 million in opioid lawsuit

Walgreens will pay $350 million to settle allegations of illegally filling opioid prescriptions.
Walgreens disclaims liability but aims to close opioid litigation and refocus on business.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Viral video shows 3 people ransacking makeup section of SF Walgreens store

A viral video captures a theft incident at a Walgreens in San Francisco, highlighting ongoing shoplifting issues in the area.
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