Walgreens and other drug stores have closed thousands of stores in recent years.
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Walgreens and other drug stores have closed thousands of stores in recent years.
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CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid are closing thousands of stores. Here’s why

Drugstore chains for decades saturated US cities, suburbs and small towns with new stores. Drugstore chains for decades saturated US cities, suburbs and small towns with new stores.