Major U.S. Retailers Announce Historic Wave of Store Closures Amid Digital Shift
Over 7,100 retail locations are set to close in 2024, marking a 69% increase from the previous year and the largest surge since the pandemic. Family Dollar, CVS, Big Lots, and Walgreens lead the closures as traditional retailers struggle against online competition.
Major Drugstore Chains Overhaul Operations Amid Retail Challenges
CVS and Walgreens initiated dramatic transformations in 2024, closing hundreds of stores and revamping business strategies under new leadership. The pharmacy giants struggled with declining front-end sales while seeking to modernize their century-old retail model.
CVS Health to Cut 2,900 Jobs Amid Cost-Saving and Restructuring Efforts
CVS Health announces plans to lay off 1% of its workforce as part of a broader cost-cutting initiative. The company is also considering separating its retail pharmacy and insurance units, signaling potential major changes in its business structure.