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Sycamore Completes Acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Forms 5 Companies
Acquisitions // August 28, 2025

Sycamore Partners said Thursday (Aug. 28) that it completed its acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance and that the businesses that made up WBA are now operating as standalone companies under private ownership. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Walgreens Sales Rise but CEO Says Turnaround Will ‘Take Time’
Earnings // June 26, 2025

Walgreens is reportedly seeing an uptick in sales as it prepares to go private. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Rite Aid Prepares to Sell Remaining Assets
Retail // June 10, 2025

As the June 18 deadline for bidding on the remaining assets of Rite Aid nears, the potential buyers who are looking them over reportedly include pharmacy chain Walgreens, reality star turned entrepreneur Kourtney Kardashian, consumer-focused private equity firms, and three brand management companies: Authentic Brands...

Walgreens Ups Use of Robotics With New Micro-Fulfillment Center
Retail // May 20, 2025

Walgreens says it is boosting its investment in robotics with its new Minnesota-based micro-fulfillment center. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Walgreens Rethinks Role of Pharmacy in Capturing Consumer Sales

October 15, 2024
Walgreens Boots Alliance is undertaking a transformation focused on its retail pharmacy business in response to persistent challenges in the consumer market and pharmacy sector. As part of this strategy, the company plans to close approximately 1,200 underperforming stores in the next three years to streamline operations and increase profitability. Get the Full Story Complete […]

Are Retail Media Networks Financial Services’ Next Big Move?

June 03, 2024
This year more than 5 trillion digital ads will be shown globally. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Inventory Data a Weak Link in Omnichannel Retail, BOPIS Efforts

December 22, 2022
Despite all the growth of omnichannel retail, the inventory data needed to satisfy BOPIS demand is still behind. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Walgreens Takes on Convenience Stores With 24/7 Delivery

December 02, 2022
When you need baby formula at 3 a.m., options are limited. Or rather, they were. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Quick Reads
Walgreens Brings Hybrid Pharmacy Program to 6 States

March 02, 2026
Walgreens has debuted what it calls the country’s first “hybrid pharmacy” program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

Sycamore Completes Acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Forms 5 Companies

August 28, 2025
Sycamore Partners said Thursday (Aug. 28) that it completed its acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance and that the businesses that made up WBA are now operating as standalone companies under...

Walgreens Sales Rise but CEO Says Turnaround Will ‘Take Time’

June 26, 2025
Walgreens is reportedly seeing an uptick in sales as it prepares to go private. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Rite Aid Prepares to Sell Remaining Assets

June 10, 2025
As the June 18 deadline for bidding on the remaining assets of Rite Aid nears, the potential buyers who are looking them over reportedly include pharmacy chain Walgreens, reality star...