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Citing ‘emerging challenges,’ Walgreens to shutter 150 stores across the U.S.

Walgreens reported net income of $118 million, about 59% below the previous year. It will also close 300 stores in the United Kingdom. This year the firm said it would cut 10% of its corporate workforce, mostly in Deerfield and Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago pharmacist convicted on charges of selling blank COVID vaccination cards on eBay

CHICAGO -- A Chicago pharmacist has been found guilty of federal charges alleging he stole hundreds of COVID-19 vaccination cards from the South Side Walgreens where he worked and sold them on eBay at the height of the pandemic.

Chicago Tribune

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Which Boots stores are closing down? Everything we know about the shops shutting in 2023

We share the full list of which Boots stores are closing, as the retailer announces it will be shutting 300 stores across the country over the next year.

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Boots to close 300 shops despite strong quarterly sales

Announcement will add to recent speculation that owner Walgreens is preparing to put firm up for sale again

The Guardian - UK

Struggling with a drug crisis, San Francisco wants Narcan available at every pharmacy

San Francisco could become the first city in the country to require every pharmacy within its boundaries to always carry naloxone, a drug that reverses overdoses caused by fentanyl and other opioids

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Walgreens aims to cut more costs amid weaker demand for COVID vaccines, uncertain economy

Walgreens Boots Alliance is raising its cost-savings goal by 17% to $4.1 billion after a disappointing quarter — a move that comes just weeks after it said it was eliminating 10% of its corporate workforce.

Chicago Tribune

Boots to close 300 UK stores over the next year in high street blow

Major beauty and medical retailer Boots is to close hundreds of stores and pharmacies across the UK in a shakeup of its high street operations.

The National (Scotland)

Clock ticking for West Virginia to select leadership for opioid money distribution

West Virginia is finalizing the leadership for a newly created foundation tasked with distributing the lion’s share of the more than $1 billion in opioid lawsuit-settlement money

The Independent UK

South Loop Walgreens transforms into ‘test’ store with digital displays, hidden products

The newly renovated location largely relies on digital kiosks that let shoppers order items while an employee pulls the merchandise from behind a counter.

Chicago Sun-Times

3 Dividend Stocks to Watch This Week

Amid rising risks of a recession later this year and current market volatility, dividend stocks could ensure a steady income stream. Therefore, investors could consider adding fundamentally strong dividend stocks 3M Company (MMM), Dow (DOW), and Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) to their watchlist. Keep reading.

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Walgreens cutting 10% of corporate workforce, including in Deerfield and Chicago

The layoffs come as the company sets aside $5.4 billion after taxes to cover opioid litigation.

Chicago Sun-Times

Best Retirement Stocks for Income Investors in the Golden Years

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How to add vaccine cards and medical info to Google Wallet

Store your medical data on your phone so that you have a passport ready to enter events at a moment's notice.

Daily Mirror

Shocking footage shows moment Walgreens guard shot dead man accused of shoplifting

WARNING: DISTRESSING FOOTAGE. The San Francisco district attorney said the shooting was ‘reasonable’ and no charges will be filed, sparking outrage over the treatment of the homeless man who was a leading figure in the transgender community

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: PM dismisses push to cap negative gearing; Wellington hostel fire; and video of US guard killing trans man

Internal push for stronger housing policy reform comes amid fears Labor could bleed inner-city voters to the Greens over issue

The Independent UK

San Francisco DA releases video of Walgreens security guard fatally shooting alleged shoplifter

San Francisco’s district attorney has released surveillance video of the shooting death of a suspected shoplifter by an on-duty Walgreens security guard

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The Independent UK

Anger as security guard avoids charges despite video showing him shooting dead transgender activist

District attorney refuses to file charges against security guard accused of killing Banko Brown

The Guardian - US

Video shows Walgreens guard killing trans organizer Banko Brown as he left store

San Francisco district attorney says shooting was ‘reasonable’ and no charges will be filed, sparking outrage

Fortune

The No. 1 company on Fortune's Modern Board 25 list might surprise you

Well-known names like Walgreens, Amazon, and Microsoft also made Fortune's second annual ranking of corporate boards.

The Guardian - US

A Walgreens guard killed a Black trans organizer. His community wants answers

Death of Banko Brown, 24, sparks outrage and calls for resources for San Francisco’s unhoused queer youth: ‘My people aren’t free’

The Independent UK

West Virginia settles with Kroger, opioid money now tops $1B

West Virginia has settled with Kroger for $68 million over its role in distributing highly addictive prescription painkillers into the U.S. state that has lost more lives to opioid overdoses per capita than any other

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