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Walgreens is closing locations in 2026, but not as many as planned, reports say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Dorothy Sedovic , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 4, 2026
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Key points The company has confirmed that 15 locations have already closed, but a full list of closures has not been released. Walgreens is set to close some of its locations in 2026.
Walgreens is set to close some of its locations in 2026. The company had initially planned to close more stores, but it will now be shutting down fewer than 100 across at least a dozen states.
The closures are part of Walgreens' multiyear downsizing effort, which aims to optimize its store performance. The company has confirmed that 15 locations have already closed, but a full list of closures has not been released.
Further details on the store closures can be found through reports from Gray News and other sources, including information on the company's strategy behind the closures.
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Category: business Published: August 4, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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