Walgreens Narrows Loss in Q2; Turnaround Still in ‘Early Stages’Drug store chain reports revenue and adjusted earnings that topped estimates as it prepares to be taken private THE FRIDAY 5: Kroger Sets Its Sights on E-Comm; Costco Posts Mixed Q2Walgreens’ deal to go private, NGA Show takeaways also made news this week Walgreens Going Private in $23.7B Agreement PE firm Sycamore Partners will keep Walgreens name in deal expected to close at end of year Walgreens Close to Privatization Deal: Report Transaction involving PE firm, with a possible corporate breakup, allegedly in final stages CVS Partners With Duquesne University to Address Pharmacist Shortage Collaboration removes financial barriers to higher ed and supports talent pipeline for future pharmacists Walgreens Shutters Health Clinics at 47 Illinois Locations Partner Advocate Health Care confirms that it is pulling out of co-located patient care as of Feb. 6 Walgreens' Q1 Tops Estimates Amid Cost Cuts Retailer reports better-than-expected earnings and sales amid its “footprint optimization program” Walgreens Becomes Visory Health Featured Pharmacy Drug chain’s shoppers can access discounted medication THE FRIDAY 5: Kroger’s Rollercoaster Year; ALDI Plots Course for U.S. Dominance Biggest stories of 2024 also included Boar’s Head’s recall woes, Progressive Grocer's top honors Which Food Retailers Are Among America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity? Newsweek’s list includes companies committed to building inclusive environments 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last