US owner of Boots revives plan to offload UK pharmacy chain Walgreens Boots Alliance reportedly exploring options including flotation on London Stock Exchange The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023
US retail group retracts claim that half of $94.5bn inventory loss was from theft National Retail Federation says data was flawed and based on congressional testimony from president of an advocacy group The Guardian - US · Dec 7, 2023
Walgreens Launches Digital Tool To Help Save On Prescription Costs Walgreens says its Rx Savings Finder will help customers compare coupon prices to get the best deal. Kiplinger · Dec 4, 2023
Walgreens workers bound, robbed at gunpoint in Gold Coast: ‘We just came for the money’ The two robbers got away with about $10,000 in cash just before closing time Sunday at 933 N. State St., police said. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 4, 2023
Deal over £4.8 billion Boots pension scheme leaves City eyeing potential sale of chemists chain Deal removes 'stumbling block' to US owners offloading it as trend for pension buyouts gathers pace Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2023
Starbucks to Walmart: When do stores open and close on Thanksgiving? Some major US retailers will be shutting their doors on Thanksgiving this year The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023
When do stores open and close on Thanksgiving and Black Friday this year? Some major US retailers will be shutting their doors on Thanksgiving this year The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023
When do stores open and close on Thanksgiving and Black Friday this year? Some major US retailers will be shutting their doors on Thanksgiving this year The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023
When do stores open and close on Thanksgiving and Black Friday this year? Some major US retailers will be shutting their doors on Thanksgiving this year The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023
Walgreens Launches Virtual Health Care Starting At $33 Walgreens has entered the telehealth space with a plan that let's you chat with a doctor or nurse for $33 or have a virtual visit starting at $36. Kiplinger · Nov 17, 2023
Is This Dividend Aristocrat a Buy for Its 9% Yield? Walgreens Boots Alliance currently offers shareholders the highest dividend yield on the Dow. But how long can WBA keep hiking its dividend amid narrowing profit margins? Barchart · Nov 10, 2023
Best deals for Veterans this weekend Annual US holiday falls on a Saturday this year The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
When do stores open and close on Thanksgiving and Black Friday this year? Some major US retailers will be shutting their doors on Thanksgiving this year The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
3 Medical Stocks to Watch During Flu Season for Potential Profits Flu cases are slowly rising nationwide, and the demand for flu shots will likely increase soon. This will be beneficial for drug stores. To that end, it could be wise to add Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), Clicks Group (CLCGY), and CVS Health (CVS) to one’s watchlist. Read more. StockNews.com · Nov 3, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 Thanksgiving 2023: What stores will be open on the holiday? Some major US retailers will be shutting their doors on Thanksgiving this year
Fortune · Nov 1, 2023 The crime epidemic in places like San Francisco causing stores to flee could actually just be bad management, investment bank suggests While crime has risen slightly, the numbers don’t match up, William James said in a research note, citing “potentially ulterior, more opportunistic motives.”
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023 Pharmacists prescribe another round of US protests to highlight working conditions Drugstore employees around the country have started calling in sick to highlight a lack of support from their employers
The Guardian - US · Oct 19, 2023 US pharmacy workers strike over ‘dangerous’ workloads as CVS and Walgreens rake in profits Pharmacists say increased workloads and cut hours are the perfect recipe for medication errors, which can be fatal
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023 Walgreens pharmacy staffers stage walkouts over work conditions Some Walgreens pharmacists are walking off the job this week over concerns about their working conditions
StockNews.com · Oct 9, 2023 Earnings Watch: Is Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) a Solid Buy Before Earnings? Retail drugstore chain Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) achieved adjusted EPS growth on solid sales increase in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. However, the company lowered its full-year earnings guidance to reflect challenging consumer and macro conditions and lower COVID-19 demand. So, let’s determine if WBA is a buy before…
The Guardian - US · Oct 9, 2023 As US rolls out new Covid vaccines, some face ‘hiccups’ getting appointments Health experts describe ‘hiccups’ in transition from centralized federal system to commercial market
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023 Pharmacist shortages and heavy workloads challenge drugstores heading into their busy season Customers may need a dose of patience at U.S. pharmacy counters as those businesses start their busiest season
WEKU · Sep 29, 2023 Have a complaint about CVS? So do pharmacists: Many just walked out After a large walkout forced at least a dozen stores to shut down in the Kansas City area, CVS promises change. But critics say the crisis in staffing and unfair pay extends beyond that market.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 28, 2023 Common children’s antibiotic amoxicillin still in short supply for the second year While pharmacies say they can still fill most prescriptions for amoxicillin, the most-prescribed drug in the country, the shortage could worsen when the viral season hits this winter, experts say.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 27, 2023 Developer reveals plan to build 36-story tower in Old Town Fern Hill is proposing 500 apartments in a zoning tradeoff that could limit new development on adjacent properties and attract a grocery store.