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The Collapse of Walgreens

The Collapse of Walgreens

The Journal. · The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios

March 10, 202518m 36s

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Show Notes

Not much has gone right for Walgreens. Facing tough headwinds, the brand has been playing catch up to other U.S. pharmacy retailers for years. WSJ’s Joseph Walker on what went wrong for Walgreens and the private equity deal that could sell the company for parts.

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Further Reading:

- Walgreens Goes From $100 Billion Health Giant to Private-Equity Salvage Project 

- The Walgreens Billionaire Watching His Empire Come Apart 


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- How Target Got Off Target 

- What Went Wrong at Bed Bath & Beyond? 


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