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

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

    How many Walgreens stores will close?

    Walgreens announced in an earnings report Tuesday that 1,200 stores will close due to a decline in consumer spending, according to USA TODAY.

    Why is Walgreens closing?

    In the statement to USA TODAY, a Walgreens spokesperson said the company is repositioning its store footprint, noting that about 25% of its stores are not contributing to the chain’s long-term strategy.

    The decision to close stores is part of a multi-year cost-cutting program led by Walgreens’ new CEO Tim Wentworth.

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

    Will any Walgreens close in Iowa?

    Which Walgreens store locations will close has yet to be determined. The store did confirm that closures will occur over the next three years. By 2025, 500 stores are expected to close.

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

    Have any Walgreens stores in Iowa closed recently?

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

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

    Where are the remaining Walgreens in Iowa?

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

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

    Kate Kealey is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter at @Kkealey17.

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