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Time of India
34 minutes ago
- Business
- Time of India
CVS closing 270 stores in 2025: full list of locations affected by retail realignment
CVS is closing 271 stores across the US in 2025 as part of its long-term restructuring plan. The closures, based on demographic and market data, follow 900 previous shutdowns between 2022 and 2024. The company will continue to open new locations, including pharmacy units inside Target stores CVS is closing 271 stores in 2025 as part of a multi-year strategy to optimize store locations based on consumer behavior and health needs CVS store closures part of long-term restructuring strategy Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Full list of CVS closures confirmed for 2025 Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads 2901 Morgan Rd., Bessemer 3303 Clairmont Ave., Birmingham 499 Haight St., San Francisco 1701 K St., Sacramento 3090 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee 13300 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 2201 Edgewater Dr., Orlando 439 Highland Blvd., Atlanta 8639 S. Cicero Ave., Chicago 401 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago 2000 Skokie Valley Rd., Highland Park 2420 Lincoln Way, Ames 215 Euclid Ave., Des Moines 55 Summer St., Boston Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads 28774 Gratiot Ave., Roseville 27700 Harper Ave., St. Clair Shores 2435 Independence Ave., Kansas City 9433 Manchester Rd., Saint Louis 4531 Troost Ave., Kansas City 955 Payne Ave., North Tonawanda 153 Central Ave., Albany 1026 Madison Ave., Albany 1241 Lexington Ave., New York 1654 Richmond Ave., Staten Island 201 W. 4th St., Winston-Salem 10825 Kinsman Rd., Cleveland 125 E. Main St., Plymouth 10390 Willard Way, Fairfax 1117 10th St. NW 1100 4th St. SW 400 Massachusetts Ave. NW 1515 New York Ave. NE 4500 Wisconsin Ave. NW 7828 Georgia Ave. NW New CVS openings planned despite ongoing closures CVS has confirmed that it will close 271 stores in 2025 as part of its ongoing national retail restructuring effort. This move follows the closure of approximately 900 locations between 2022 and 2024. In its February annual report, the company detailed an 'enterprise-wide restructuring plan' aimed at streamlining operations and adapting to evolving consumer needs.A spokesperson for CVS told Newsweek that the closures are based on a range of criteria, including local population shifts, consumer buying behavior, pharmacy and store density, pharmacy access, and community health data. According to the company, these changes are not a response to industry pressures but rather a planned strategy announced in read: Memorial Day 2025: What's open and closed — Costco, Walmart, Target, grocery stores, offices, schools, and more CVS says the closures will allow for optimization of its existing store footprint and improve customer service delivery. The company emphasized that 85 per cent of Americans will continue to live within 10 miles of a CVS Pharmacy even after the has not released a complete nationwide list of all store closures for 2025. However, data compiled from The Krazy Coupon Lady and local news sources has identified 34 locations that have either closed or announced scheduled closures. Additional closures were reported by Newsweek from state and local media. The impacted states and addresses include:AlabamaCaliforniaFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisIowaMassachusettsMichiganMissouriNew YorkNorth CarolinaOhioPennsylvaniaVirginiaWashington, locations reported by Newsweek include:Indiana – 9550 Allisonville Rd., IndianapolisMaryland – 1000 S. Charles St., Baltimore; 7235 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda; 34 N. Cannon Ave., Hagerstown (closing June 26)Texas – 3890 Phelan Blvd., BeaumontAlso read: JCPenney closes seven stores nationwide amid ongoing retail challenges, check if you are affected Despite the ongoing retail consolidation, CVS stated it plans to open 30 new pharmacy locations in 2025. These include pharmacy counters within select Target stores, maintaining a widespread presence in both urban and suburban CVS has raised concerns about new pharmacy legislation in Arkansas, where Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders recently signed a bill limiting ownership of pharmacies by Pharmacy Benefit Managers. CVS has warned the law could impact its 23 locations in the maintains that store closures are part of a strategic national realignment intended to improve service quality and retail efficiency.
Kuwait Times
an hour ago
- General
- Kuwait Times
Work begins on Desert Storm and Shield memorial
Artist's rendering of the Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in Washington. WASHINGTON: Kuwait's Ambassador to the United States Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah announced on Wednesday the commencement of construction of a memorial for Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield at a prominent location in downtown Washington. The memorial is scheduled to be inaugurated in the fall of 2026. In a statement to KUNA during Kuwait's participation in the US Memorial Day commemorations, Ambassador Al-Zain said: 'This historic monument is a gift from the State of Kuwait to the American people, honoring the heroism written in the lives and blood of both Americans and Kuwaitis.' She added that the memorial 'will not only stand as a witness to the past, but as a permanent symbol of a unique partnership proven strong in a pivotal moment in history, when blood was shed together on the battlefield in defense of sovereignty, freedom and justice. The monument will stand in the heart of Washington to embody and immortalize these sacrifices for future generations and to serve as a powerful message about the depth of Kuwaiti-American ties.' The ambassador affirmed that the project reflects 'the sincere appreciation of the Kuwaiti people for the historic stance of the United States during the liberation of Kuwait from the Iraqi invasion in 1991. It embodies the mutual commitment to maintaining peace and promoting the shared values that continue to form the foundation of the relationship between the two nations.' She concluded by emphasizing that the embassy's annual participation in the Memorial Day event is 'an extension of this commitment and a reflection of the spirit of loyalty and friendship that remains the cornerstone of Kuwaiti-American relations'. Memorial Day is an annual occasion to honor soldiers 'who sacrificed their lives for the nation' in various American wars. It is observed every year on the last Monday of May. The first celebration of this occasion was held on May 30, 1868, at Arlington Cemetery in the Washington area. – KUNA
Yahoo
an hour ago
- General
- Yahoo
Upcoming flag directive in memory of former WA House Speaker Frank Chopp
The Brief Flags at Washington state agency facilities will be lowered to half-staff on June 1 to honor former House Speaker Frank Chopp. Chopp, who served Washington's 43rd district for 30 years, passed away from cardiac arrest at age 71. A memorial service for Chopp is scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. OLYMPIA, Wash. - Governor Bob Ferguson has ordereda flag directive for June 1, following the passing of former Speaker of the Washington House of Representatives, Frank Chopp. All Washington state and U.S. flags at all state agency facilities have been ordered to be lowered to half-staff in Chopp's memory on Sunday, June 1. Flags should remain at half-staff until the close of business or sunset on June 1, or until first thing Monday, June 2. Chopp, 71, represented Washington's 43rd legislative district for three decades. He served as speaker of the state House in 1999, and continued for 20 years before resigning to focus on affordable housing, healthcare for all and social and economic justice before retiring earlier this year. Chopp passed away on the afternoon of March 22, following a cardiac arrest. What's next A memorial service will take place on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. You can sign up online to be notified when Governor Ferguson directs flags. The Source Information in this article is from the Office of the Governor and Frank Chopp's obituary. Sweltering weather in store for Seattle this week Motorcyclist killed, driver arrested after Puyallup crash Mom of slain Idaho victim Xana Kernodle asks for help attending Bryan Kohberger trial Seattle Memorial Day weekend 2025: Your guide to events, traffic, more Tears, heartbreak at Chase Jones sentencing—teen in fatal Renton, WA crash To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- General
- Yahoo
Vulnerable shark species spotted in Great Salt Pond
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WPRI) — People eating at a Block Island restaurant over Memorial Day weekend got dinner and a show when a shark appeared in New Shoreham's Great Salt Pond. 'In this case, it was about a 20-foot basking shark,' said Jon Dodd, executive director of the Atlantic Shark Institute in Rhode Island. Dodd told 12 News on Wednesday that while the shark caused a stir on social media, the sighting was no cause for concern as the species is a filter feeder that eats plankton. 'It can look a lot like a great white, though. The dorsal fin is shaped very similarly,' Dodd noted. 'If you know what you're looking for … you can figure it out relatively quickly, but it was fun for people to try and figure it out.' WATCH: Sharks, a 12 on 12 Digital Original While Dodd said it's not unusual to see basking sharks in Rhode Island waters around this time of year, it is uncommon to see them in Great Salt Pond. The scientist thinks the shark was able to find its way out of the pond once things quieted down. 'These sharks are considered vulnerable. They were in really bad shape a few decades ago. They were hunted pretty extensively,' Dodd explained. 'At this point, it's not uncommon, but you usually see them off shore.' Ocean, Bay & Beach // Dodd said the basking shark's presence is a sign that Narragansett Bay is a healthy ocean environment. As the waters continue to warm this summer, the shark will likely head further north, ushering in more species like thresher and blue sharks, and eventually tiger and spinner sharks. While a basking shark is harmless to people, Dodd stressed that it is still a good idea to try to guess the species from a safe distance. 'Get out of the water,' he said. 'You don't want to find out too late that it's a white shark, and you may have some interaction that you're not interested in having.' If you spot a shark, you can help the Atlantic Shark Institute by safely snapping a picture or video and sending it to info@ Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
an hour ago
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Deadly Fairmount Park shooting investigation: Everything we know after 2 killed, 9 injured on Memorial Day
The Brief Federal and local authorities are investigating a deadly mass shooting at Fairmount Park that killed two people and left nine others injured on Memorial Day. Mayor Cherelle Parker and other city leaders spoke out about next steps in the investigation. The victims' families and community members have expressed their heartbreak and concern after the deadly incident. PHILADELPHIA - An investigation continues after a mass shooting occurred at Fairmount Park on Memorial Day, killing two people and injuring nine others. The backstory Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 800 block of Lemon Hill Drive around 10:30 p.m. for reports of a shooting. Police reported that two people were killed and nine others were injured when nearly two dozen shots erupted at a Memorial Day gathering. Amya Devlin, 23, and Mikhail Bowers, 21, were identified as the two people that were killed in the shooting. Six of the nine shooting victims were teenagers, according to police, including a 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl. All of those injured are in stable condition. Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said investigators are searching social media for posts that may have hinted about the shooting before it happened. "We'll go through all the social media stuff that's come after and prior to see if there's anything I could have missed," Bethel told reporters. Mayor Cherelle Parker rebuked the shooting, calling it a "heinous act of violence that was inhumane with no regard for human life." She vowed to use all federal and local authorities to track down those responsible for the deadly gunfire. "This was wartime ammunition that was just opened on Philadelphians and those who were here in our city," she continued. Bethel continued, after chilling audio from the grisly scene was played, "That's the sound of war. So when you have an automatic weapon that you can empty a magazine, a 20-clip magazine in seconds, it is meant to kill, to create carnage and to hit as many people as possible. And in this case, you see, it was able to do that." Investigators believe at least one of the guns used in the Memorial Day shooting was illegally modified with a "switch" that makes it fire more rapidly. Investigators at the scene Monday night were able to find 21 shell casings and after further searches early Tuesday morning, they found about a dozen more. What we know Law enforcement sources say despite finding additional shell casings to the 21 previously collected, they still believe three guns were used in the shooting that killed 23-year-old Amya Devlin and 21-year-old Mikhail Bowers, and injured nine others, including six teenagers. They believe the investigation will rely heavily on ballistic and DNA evidence recovered from the scene, which will take some time, as well as reviewing social media and cooperation from witnesses. Sources say they are exploring the possibility, based on groups of casing found at the scene, that there was shooting back and forth, rather than a sole ambush of gunfire. Most of the victims have told investigators a similar story, according to sources, that it was crowded, dark outside, there were sudden gunshots and then an effort to try to get to safety. During the Tuesday morning press conference, Commissioner Kevin Bethel said starting this weekend, there will be a deployment plan that puts officers in the park. "The intelligence is coming through our portal, it's not fast enough. Our portal is not fast enough. We need to evolve and so we're going to be putting a number of different law enforcement assets into the park to identify activity ahead with the hope that we can stave off these activities before they occur," he said. What they're saying After an emotional response to the deadly Memorial Day shooting at Fairmount Park during Tuesday morning's press conference, on Wednesday, Mayor Chelle Parker told FOX 29 the city will continue with what she calls a holistic approach to public safety. "We're going to continue doing what we're doing because we do know it's working, and that is our public safety strategy to focus on prevention, intervention, and enforcement," she said. Mayor Parker continued by saying the comprehensive approach includes partnerships with Parks and Recreation, among others. She says it's not just a police issue, but also points to the reduction in homicides so far this year. "The data is not subjective, it does not lie, the numbers are the numbers, the city of Philadelphia is outpacing every other city, I'm talking about across the country, in the number of homicides, we need to make sure we continue moving in that direction," she said. "That's going to mean some hard decisions from time to time."
