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The Fox News Rundown

Business Rundown: The Disappearing Drugstore Chain

Oct 21, 2024
18:07

Walgreens has announced plans to shutter 1,200 of their US stores. It’s the latest in a trend; CVS reported they would soon close 900 locations and Rite-Aid has already closed 500 stores after filing for bankruptcy.


So why are the days of finding a brick-and-mortar pharmacy on every corner becoming more and more a thing of the past?


FOX Business correspondent Lydia Hu breaks this down with FOX Business’ Kelly Saberi in Chicago. They discuss consumer habits, invasive anti-theft protocols, and pharmacy competitors that are straining the success of America’s drugstore chains.


Photo Credit: AP

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