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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Business
- Newsweek
List of Walgreens Stores Closing This Month
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Walgreens is closing more than 20 stores this month as the drug store giant looks to boost revenue and shutter underperforming locations. The closures arrive after Walgreens announced in October it would be closing roughly 1,200 underperforming stores across the U.S. over the next three years. In 2025, 500 locations will say goodbye to shoppers. Why It Matters Many retail giants have slimmed down their national footprint in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic. Lower brick-and-mortar demand as a result of online shopping as well as inflationary effects on spending have played a role. Malls have long been falling out of favor, with almost 25 percent of America's largest anticipated to close by 2027, according to research from real estate services firm Green Street Advisors. Facade of a Walgreens store in Laurel Heights, San Francisco, on April 30, 2025. Facade of a Walgreens store in Laurel Heights, San Francisco, on April 30, 2025. Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images What To Know While Walgreens operates roughly 8,500 stores nationwide, the pharmacy and drug store chain has closed about 2,000 locations over the past decade. Why is Walgreens Closing Stores? The closures arriving this month as CEO Tim Wentworth said Walgreens is embarking on a "turnaround plan." "We are confident it will yield significant financial and consumer benefits over the long term," Wentworth previously said. Because more consumers are using online prescription services like pharmacies have felt pressure on their bottom line as costs rise. In the last quarter of fiscal year 2024, Walgreens reported a $3 billion loss, an increase from $180 million the year before. Only 6,000 of its stores are still profitable, Wentworth said. "This solid base supports our conviction in a retail pharmacy-led model that is relevant to our consumers, and we intend to invest in these stores over the next several years," he said. Walgreens had sales of $37.55 billion for the fourth quarter, a year-over-year increase of 6 percent and fourth-quarter sales and adjusted profit above Wall Street expectations, according to CNBC. The $3 billion loss reflects the so-called valuation allowance that is meant to reduce deferred tax assets mainly related to opioid settlements, CNBC reported. Which Walgreens Locations Are Closing in June? In June, Walgreens is closing stores across several states, including: California Salinas, N. Sanborn Road – June 25 Florida Jacksonville, Dunn Avenue – June 26 Miami, NW 7th Avenue – June 25 Illinois Chicago, N. Sheffield Avenue (Northstar Health Care) – June 23 Massachusetts Brockton, Pleasant Street – June 23 Fall River, S. Main Street – June 26 Gloucester, Eastern Avenue – June 23 Springfield, Boston Road – June 24 Swansea, Wilbur Avenue – June 23 Webster, Main Street – June 24 Worcester, Grafton Street – June 25 New Jersey Pleasantville, N. Main Street – June 23 New York New York City, Lexington Avenue (Duane Reade) – June 24 Syracuse, Genesee Street – June 26 North Carolina Durham, Broad Street – June 24 Raleigh, Wake Forest Road – June 26 Ohio Garfield Heights, Turney Road – June 24 Reynoldsburg, Brice Road – June 10 Washington Bremerton, State Highway 303 NE – June 23 West Virginia Clendenin, Elk River Road N. – June 25 Follansbee, Main Street – June 11 Mullens, Moran Avenue – June 23 New Martinsville, 3rd Street – June 10 Oceana, Cook Parkway – June 26 Whitesville, Lewis Street – June 24 Which Stores Have Already Closed? Walgreens shuttered many other locations in 2025 so far. The full released list is: California Hayward, Jackson Street – May 22 Los Gatos, Blossom Hill Road – May 22 Colorado Lakewood, 7665 W. Jewell Avenue – May 22 Connecticut East Hartford, Silver Lane – May 20 East Haven, Main Street – May 22 New Britain, Stanley Street – May 19 New Milford, Danbury Road – May 21 Florida Jacksonville, Soutel Drive – May 19 Georgia Decatur, Hairston Road – May 22 Lawrenceville, Old Norcross Road – May 19 Macon, Mercer University Drive – May 21 Snellville, Hewatt Road – May 20 Stone Mountain, Memorial Drive – May 19 Indiana Indianapolis, E. Thompson Road – May 20 Maryland Essex, Marlyn Avenue – May 20 Massachusetts Framingham, Waverly Street – May 19 Lakeville, Main Street – May 21 Peabody, Andover Street – May 20 Salem, Boston Street – May 19 New Jersey Cherry Hill, Kings Highway N. – May 19 New York Brooklyn, 5th Avenue – May 21 Middletown, Fitzgerald Drive – May 21 North Carolina Richlands, Richlands Highway – May 21 Sanford, Spring Lane – May 20 Pennsylvania Norristown, Dekalb Pike – May 19 Southampton, 2nd Street Pike – May 22 West Chester, E. Street Road – May 22 Wyncote, W. Cheltenham Avenue – May 15 Texas Dallas, Camp Wisdom Road – May 21 Newsweek reached out to Walgreens for comment via email. What People Are Saying Kevin Thompson, the CEO of 9i Capital Group and the host of the 9innings podcast, told Newsweek: "Walgreens is just the latest casualty in the private equity game of cost-cutting. This is about reducing retail footprint, shrinking lease obligations, and driving return on equity. It's textbook: slash costs, close underperforming stores, and try to recoup the investment." Drew Powers, the founder of Illinois-based Powers Financial Group, told Newsweek: "Not that long ago it seemed like there was a drugstore on every corner, and many of those were Walgreens. But foot traffic has slowed for Walgreens as more big-box stores and online outlets added pharmacy services. Add to slower sales the evermore stringent regulations, decreased reimbursements, and increased cost of staff and Walgreens posted a $3 billion loss in the 4th quarter of 2024. While they can weather that storm for a while, the only survival plan is to close more retail locations." Alex Beene, a financial literacy instructor for the University of Tennessee at Martin, told Newsweek: "Walgreens is encountering what many other large nationwide retailers are: higher prices combined with more online competition, particularly in groceries and pharmaceuticals, have meant some locations are less profitable. After trying to turn business around at these locations the last few years, Walgreens has made the decision to close them." What Happens Next Thompson said more store closures are likely in the months ahead. "Consumers should prepare for fewer nearby locations, longer drive times or in some areas, no local access at all," he said. Powers said Walgreen's financial situation is indicative of the larger pharmacy industry, and a shift is already underway. "It's an unfortunate situation that's not limited to their stores," Powers said. "Other pharmacies will more than likely have to make similar tough decisions in the years ahead."
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
90s soap star, 47 looks unrecognisable three decades years after TV fame and new career
A STAPLE of Aussies soaps looks completely different now after ditching her TV career. Tempany Deckert, played Selina Cook on Home and Away for four years until 1998. 3 Tempany Deckert looks unrecognisable from her days on Home and Away Credit: instagram/@tempanydeckert 3 Tempany (far right) played Selina Cook on the Aussie soap Credit: Alamy After the actress moved on from Home and Away, she had some roles in other Aussie dramas such as, All Saints, and treaded the boards in theatre productions Down Under. She decided to follow in the footsteps of her Home and Away co-stars, Melissa George and While she has appeared in some films and TV shows over the years, Tempany has largely moved away from acting and her new career path couldn't any more different than her character Selina on the soap. She teaches writing courses at UCLA, works as a motivation speaker and has published a massive 18 children's books. home and away Tempany based in Los Angeles for most of the year and in between sharpening young minds, she took time earlier this year to appear in season 4 of FOXTEL's prison drama Wentworth. She also made a surprise appearance in the Emmy-award winning Netflix series, Dahmer, where she played a cop working the desk at a police station in one episode of the limited series. Tempany opened up on quitting acting, saying it felt like she'd dodged a bullet. "For me, I always wanted to give a really good turn at my writing, and I wanted to have children," Deckert Most read in TV "I knew that if I had children and I was working on sets, it was going to be very difficult. You are working many hours a day and you don't get to see them that much," she added. "If I had gotten a bunch of jobs in Hollywood, I probably would have stayed the course because I love acting – but I probably wouldn't have gotten married and had kids." Soap legend, 80, has very different career 25 years after being killed off and returning as a ghost The actress also runs writing courses for anyone who wants to follow in her footsteps, including one called Write a Novel, Change your Life. She recently promoted an upcoming course on Instagram where she looked unrecognisable from her days playing Selina on Home and Away. Wearing dark rimmed glasses and minimal make-up, Tempany promised some more courses were coming soon. Tempany is also married to voice actor Brian Donovan and they share two children. She became an American citizen in 2020, but said her dream would be to return to Australia. "I'm trying to convince my Australian agent to get me a great job in Australia where we can move back for six months to a year," Deckert said. "That's the dream – to convince the husband to move to Australia." 3 The actress lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children Credit: Getty
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
90s soap star, 47 looks unrecognisable three decades years after TV fame and new career
A STAPLE of Aussies soaps looks completely different now after ditching her TV career. Tempany Deckert, played Selina Cook on Home and Away for four years until 1998. 3 After the actress moved on from Home and Away, she had some roles in other Aussie dramas such as, All Saints, and treaded the boards in theatre productions Down Under. She decided to follow in the footsteps of her Home and Away co-stars, Melissa George and Isla Fisher, by moving to Los Angeles to try her luck in Hollywood. While she has appeared in some films and TV shows over the years, Tempany has largely moved away from acting and her new career path couldn't any more different than her character Selina on the soap. She teaches writing courses at UCLA, works as a motivation speaker and has published a massive 18 children's books. Tempany based in Los Angeles for most of the year and in between sharpening young minds, she took time earlier this year to appear in season 4 of FOXTEL's prison drama Wentworth. She also made a surprise appearance in the Emmy-award winning Netflix series, Dahmer, where she played a cop working the desk at a police station in one episode of the limited series. Tempany opened up on quitting acting, saying it felt like she'd dodged a bullet. "For me, I always wanted to give a really good turn at my writing, and I wanted to have children," Deckert told 7News in Australia. "I knew that if I had children and I was working on sets, it was going to be very difficult. You are working many hours a day and you don't get to see them that much," she added. "If I had gotten a bunch of jobs in Hollywood, I probably would have stayed the course because I love acting – but I probably wouldn't have gotten married and had kids." The actress also runs writing courses for anyone who wants to follow in her footsteps, including one called Write a Novel, Change your Life. She recently promoted an upcoming course on Instagram where she looked unrecognisable from her days playing Selina on Home and Away. Wearing dark rimmed glasses and minimal make-up, Tempany promised some more courses were coming soon. Tempany is also married to voice actor Brian Donovan and they share two children. She became an American citizen in 2020, but said her dream would be to return to Australia. "I'm trying to convince my Australian agent to get me a great job in Australia where we can move back for six months to a year," Deckert said. "That's the dream – to convince the husband to move to Australia." 3
Boston Globe
3 days ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Lincoln-Sudbury's 6-foot-6-inch starter Simon Fletcher finds his groove in one-hit shutout of Peabody
The 6-foot-6-inch junior, who was named a Dual County League All-Star, struck out six and walked one for the Warriors (14-9), 16 days after his first shutout against Westford. L-S coach Matt Wentworth praised how Fletcher limited the Tanners (14-7) to weak contact and trusted his defense. Related : 'He just pounds the zone,' Wentworth said. 'The guys really backed him up today [in the field]. When he's cruising, and he has multiple pitches he can throw for strikes, he just keeps guys so off-balance.' Advertisement Classmate Mason Tarantino provided a major spark offensively, going 3-for-3 with a double, four RBIs, a run, and a walk. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'He was just hitting lasers today,' Wentworth said. 'He just lit it up. His double probably didn't even get 10 feet off the ground and it one-hopped the wall.' Related : Sophomore Ben Clarkin added three hits and two runs for the Warriors and came up with tough catches in center field. The Warriors will face No. 2 St. John's (Shrewsbury) (15-5) on Monday at 4 p.m. Medford 8, Brookline 6 — Two hits each from Travers Moodie, John Wright (3 RBIs), Michael Piccolo (RBI), and Justin Marino (RBI) paced the No. 36 Mustangs (14-7) to a preliminary round win. Winchester 6, Beverly 4 — Brett Daniels (2 hits) belted a two-run homer and Brendan Bock also drove in two for the No. 32 Red & Black (13-8) in the preliminary round win. Advertisement Division 2 State Marblehead 4, Marshfield 2 — Carter Sahagian twirled a two-hitter with six strikeouts for his third complete game in a row, and Stef Shepard tallied two RBIs early in the game to advance the No. 37 Magicians (11-10) into the first round. Oliver Ames 13, Doherty 4 — The very top and very bottom of Oliver Ames' batting order bolstered the No. 26 Tigers (7-14) in the preliminary round win, with the first two hitters, Harrison Fitzpatrick and Evan Szumylo, combining for four hits and an RBI, and the seventh and eighth batters, AJ Baroncelli and Tom Regan, combining for five hits and six RBIs. Division 3 State Martha's Vineyard 4, Ashland 3 — Eli Bryant's sacrifice fly in the top of the 12th provided enough separation for the No. 33 Vineyarders (11-9) to earn the preliminary-round win. Medfield 4, Greater Lowell 1 — Luke Gobin tossed a three-hitter and drove in a run and CJ Herrick added two RBIs for the No. 24 Warriors (12-8) in the preliminary-round win. Medway 11, Nashoba Valley Tech 1 — Matthew Olynciw struck out four and didn't surrender a run or walk in his four-inning start for the No. 22 Mustangs (13-8) in the preliminary round win. Jack Heavner, Trevor Smith and Jackson Duguay all collected two hits. Newburyport 7, Hudson 2 — Ryan Sanchez drove in four with a pair of hits, including a double, to lead the No. 36 Clippers (14-7) to the preliminary round win. Tantasqua 3, Lowell Catholic 2 — Tied 2-2 after six innings, senior Brandon Phillips lifted a two-out RBI infield single, giving the No. 25 Warriors (14-7) a preliminary-round win in walkoff fashion. Advertisement Division 5 State Sutton 13, Boston Collegiate 2 — Ryder Magnuson went 2 for 2 with two doubles and registered three RBIs, Jason Walsh went 3 for 3 and tallied three RBIs, Jack Patraitis added another two hits and two RBIs and Andrew Cloutier manufactured two RBIs as the No. 24 Sammies (10-9) advanced to the first round. Mike Puzzanghera can be reached at
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Good Morning America' Anchor and Wife Suffer Heartbreaking Family Loss
'Good Morning America' Anchor and Wife Suffer Heartbreaking Family Loss originally appeared on Parade. Good Morning America anchor George Stephanopoulos and his wife, Ali Wentworth, are reeling from a family loss days after a milestone celebration. Wentworth and Stephanopoulos lost their beloved dog Cooper just days after watching their oldest daughter Elliott graduate from Brown University. Taking to Instagram, Wentworth shared their sad news in a tearjerker post. 'I lost my longtime companion. The greatest dog and integral part of our family. He once swam after a giant Elk in a pond. Ate a whole bottle of melatonin and felt nothing. Always devoured all the candy in our Christmas stockings. Slept at the foot of our bed and dreamt running in place. He loved every species. Especially humans. Kissed and cuddled everyone that came through our door,' she began her caption. The social media share included a video tribute to Cooper to show just how much his family loved him. 'Cooper was unconditionally adored by all. I will miss him with all my heart. See you on the other side, Coop! We still have many squirrels to chase….' Wentworth ended her tribute. The comments section of the Instagram post was filled with love and support for Stephanopoulos, Wentworth, and their girls. Several of the condolence comments were from familiar faces. 'A special kind of heartbreak,' wrote Jennifer Garner, while Andy Cohen commented, 'oh my gd! Ali! I'm so sorry!!! I feel a connection to Cooper through Wacha. I am so sad about this.' Beth Stern, wife of shock jock Howard Stern, shared, 'Cooper helped me rescue that gull on the beach during one of our many beach walks... The bestest boy!!!!' and actress Demi Moore replied, 'Sending you all love! They are truly the most heart expanding gift we are blessed to share our life with!' 'Aww. I loved him. So sorry honey!' stated Will & Grace star Sean Hayes. That's just a snippet of the outpouring of love written to Wentworth, Stephanopoulos, and their family after they lost their beloved dog Cooper. Good Morning America airs weekdays on ABC. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 'Good Morning America' Anchor and Wife Suffer Heartbreaking Family Loss first appeared on Parade on May 30, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
