Walgreens announced in January 2020 that they will close 600 stores nationwide due to increasing competition from the likes of Walmart, Amazon, and CVS. This move comes after years of losses for the pharmacy chain. This news has caused concern among customers and employees. Some have said that this could lead to even more job loss, as Walgreens focuses more on online sales.
Others are concerned that the closures will lead to longer wait times at pharmacies. Walgreens has not yet released a timetable for when these stores will close.