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    Walgreens plans to close 1,200 more stores. Will Iowa businesses close?

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    Walgreens confirmed that over 1,000 stores across America will close after the company announced that a significant number of locations will have to close their doors in June.

    How many Walgreens stores will close?

    According to USA TODAY, Walgreens said in an earnings report Tuesday that it will close 1,200 stores due to a slump in consumer spending.

    Why is Walgreens closing?

    In the statement to USA TODAY, a Walgreens spokesperson said the company is repositioning its store footprint and noted that about 25% of its stores do not contribute to the chain's long-term strategy.

    The decision to close stores is part of a multiyear cost-cutting program under Walgreen's new CEO Tim Wentworth.

    “This turnaround will take time, but we are confident it will deliver significant financial and consumer benefits over the long term,” Wentworth said in the statement.

    Will Walgreens close in Iowa?

    It is not yet clear which Walgreens stores will be closed. The store confirmed there will be closures over the next three years. 500 stores are expected to close in 2025.

    According to its website, Walgreens operates about 8,700 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

    Have any Iowa Walgreens stores closed recently?

    Iowa has already lost several Walgreens in recent years. In Des Moines, a downtown location at 606 Walnut St. closed Feb. 26 due to a decline in foot traffic. This ended a 95-year history of Walgreens pharmacies in downtown Des Moines.

    Davenport also lost a Walgreens this year. According to WQAD, the store at the corner of Brady and Locust Streets closed on April 3. A store in Sioux City closed in April 2023, according to KTIV.

    Where are the rest of the Walgreens in Iowa?

    There are Walgreens in 37 Iowa cities across the state. With seven in Des Moines and ten in the subway.

    • Altoona: 1 store
    • Ames: 1 store
    • Ankeny: 2 stores
    • Clive: 1 store
    • Des Moines: 7 stores
    • Johnston: 1 store
    • West Des Moines: 3 stores

    Kate Kealey is a general assignment reporter at the Register. Reach her at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter @Kealey17.

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