Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The holidays just got brighter- and more affordable - at Walgreens. From Black Friday through Christmas Day, shoppers can unlock the retailer's most exciting savings of the year, featuring its lowest prices of the season on must-have gifts and holiday essentials. From trending toys and family-favorite games to beauty, home necessities, and sweet treats, Walgreens is making it easier than ever to celebrate without breaking the budget. Here's what's coming up: Bl.

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DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walgreens announced today it is launching the Walgreens Pharmacy Patient Advisory Board to ensure patient voices continue to shape how it delivers pharmacy services, especially for those managing chronic and/or complex conditions. The Walgreens Pharmacy Patient Advisory Board is chaired by Rina Shah, senior vice president of enterprise specialty pharmacy at Walgreens. In addition to the patient members, the Board will also include Bob Stephen, vice president of.

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walgreens has launched the 2025-2026 Respiratory Index, an interactive online tool that tracks flu and COVID-19 activity nationwide using prescription, testing and over the counter (OTC) product purchase data from Walgreens locations nationwide. This unique tool builds on more than a decade of insights from the Walgreens Flu Index to now offer a more comprehensive view of respiratory illness trends across the U.S., helping the public, healthcare providers, and.

Sycamore Partners said Thursday (Aug. 28) that it completed its acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance and that the businesses that made up WBA are now operating as standalone companies under private ownership. Those companies include Walgreens, The Boots Group, Shields Health Solutions, CareCentrix and VillageMD, Sycamore said in a Thursday press release.

Walgreens on Thursday named retail veteran Mike Motz as chief executive after the U.S. pharmacy chain was taken private by Sycamore Partners, marking a fresh chapter for the company that has been struggling to keep pace with rivals.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sycamore Partners (“Sycamore”) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (the “Company” or “WBA”). Sycamore is acquiring the business in partnership with Stefano Pessina and his family, who have reinvested 100% of their interests in WBA, demonstrating their ongoing support and confidence in the Company's future. Stefan Kaluzny, Managing Director of Sycamore, said, “Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., its companies and its dedi.

The brokerage service is replacing Walgreens Boots Alliance, which is being taken private in a deal with Sycamore Partners that is expected to close soon. Interactive Brokers shares jumped nearly 5% in after-hours trading on the news.

NEW YORK , Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600: S&P MidCap 400 constituent Interactive Brokers Group Inc. (NASD: IBKR) will replace Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASD: WBA) in the S&P 500, and Talen Energy Corp. (NASD: TLN) will replace Interactive Brokers Group in the S&P MidCap 400 effective prior to the opening of trading on Thursday, August 28. Sycamore Partners is acquiring Walgreens Boots Alliance in a deal expected to be completed soon, pending final closing conditions.

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy has expanded its limited distribution drug (LDD) network to now include 265 products, placing it among the leading networks in specialty pharmacies. LDDs are specialty medications that are available through select specialty pharmacies chosen by the drug manufacturer and are often medications with complex regimens, high costs and/or require special handling. As the largest independent specialty pharmacy not directly affiliated with a.

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA 0.34%) has been a difficult stock to love for a few years, thanks to multiple corporate missteps. It got so bad that the board decided the best course of action was to effect a turnaround under private hands.

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DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walgreens is now offering flu shots for anyone three years and older at stores nationwide. Individuals and families can walk into their nearest Walgreens pharmacy or schedule an appointment by visiting Walgreens.com/ScheduleVaccine, through the Walgreens app or by calling 1-800-WALGREENS. Starting August 1, myWalgreens members will receive 20% off their next eligible purchase with any vaccine received—making it even more rewarding to stay healthy.* Community ph.