Walmart is the biggest retailer in the world, with more than 2,000 stores across the United States. In February 2013, Walgreens announced that it would be selling its pharmacies and health clinics to CVS for $9.9 billion. This acquisition would give CVS an extensive network of stores across the United States, as well as the ability to sell pharmaceuticals, health care products, and other services.
At the time of the acquisition, CVS said that it planned to close about 250 Walgreens stores. However, since the acquisition, CVS has announced that it will be keeping about 800 of the Walgreens stores open. The conclusion to this article is that the acquisition of Walgreens by CVS was a successful move for both companies.