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COSTCO is closing its doors to all customers for one upcoming day. Those belonging to the members-only wholesaler should plan ahead now. Costco confirmed it will be closed for the Fourth of July this year. The wholesale retailer typically closes for Independence Day. But the store is open the day...

Costco confirms all stores will close for an entire day next week forcing members to get essentials elsewhere

TheDailyBeast

Walgreens intends to shutter a quarter of its 8,600 stores and sell part of its stake in VillageMD, Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Tim Wentworth told The Wall Street Journal on Thursday. The company’s stock slipped 25 percent on Thursday morning following a lackluster third quarter earnings result which was impacted by inflation pressures and underperforming investments, according to CNBC. “We recognize that we need to be focused on what are the parts of the business that we believe are contributing and have a future, and some of those need to change,” Wentworth told the Journal. He added that nearly a quarter of the stores are not profitable and that a “meaningful percent” of its 8,600 stores could be closed over the next few years. The company will also cut its majority stake in VillageMD, a primary care clinic, following its nearly $6 billion loss, according to Forbes. Wentworth told CNBC that consumers are “stunned by the absolute prices of things.” The company now forecasts weaker consumer spending to continue for the rest of the year.Read it at The Wall Street JournalRead more at The Daily Beast.

Walgreens to Close Nearly a Quarter of Its Stores Across the Country

Business Insider

American consumers are getting tighter with their wallets and pickier about deals, which means retailers should take cues from Walmart and Costco.

People aren't spending like they used to and it's forcing companies like Nike and Walgreens to make drastic changes

Walgreens Boots Alliance (Deerfield, Ill.) is planning to close more of its roughly 8700 stores in the U.S., according to a variety of news sources, including The New York Times. The company first broached the topic in its most recent earnings release, then CEO Tim Wentworth elaborated on the closure plans in a conference call with stock analysts who follow the pharmacy giant.

Walgreens Eyes Closing 2000-Plus Stores

iHeartRadio

This will make you pick up a penny if you see it on the street.

Pennies From 2023 Are Worth $600 - Check Your Pockets

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NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Major retail chains like Macy's and CVS' are being forced to close thousands of brick-and-mortar stores across the country. Over 3,400 retail stores are closing this year. That is a 22 percent increase compared to last year at this time.

Major Retail Chains to Close Over 3,400 Stores This Year, Up 22%

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Texas State

Arlington, TX

NBC News

A woman who owns unlicensed assisted living homes in Texas has been charged with murder in the death of one of the residents, and police say at least 20 people have died while staying at her facilities in what officials call a “disturbing” and “unimaginable” case.

20 deaths at unlicensed assisted living facilities in Texas revisited by police after owner is charged with murder

FinanceBuzz

Have you seen your favorite products under lock and key at Walgreens? If so, these thefts are just one reason the chain's been forced to close some stores.

Walgreens Announces a "Significant" Number of Stores Expected to Close Thanks to Theft

For more than two decades, a law has prohibited Medicare from paying for weight loss drugs, cutting off access to millions of potential patients who could stand to benefit. The ban has come into even sharper relief in recent years, with the Food and Drug Administration's approval of powerful but pricey drugs including Wegovy and Zepbound, which, without insurance coverage, are unaffordable to all but the wealthiest members of society.

House committee passes bill that would allow Medicare to cover weight loss drugs

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

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Walgreens' Decision to Close Numerous Underperforming U.S. Stores. Disclaimer: The following article is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as promotional content or a commercial endorsement of any kind.

Walgreens To Close Multiple Underperforming U.S. Locations

Entrepreneur

Nvidia had to work to keep these long-term, multi-millionaire employees motivated.

Employees Who Worked at This Company for the Past 5 Years Are Now Multi-Millionaires in 'Semi-Retirement'

On June 27, Walgreens announced quarterly earnings that were poorer than expected, NBC News reports. The company's stock fell 15% in pre-market trading.

Walgreens Plans 'Significant' Store Closures

Pennsylvania State

Black voters in Pennsylvania, a battleground state, outline to NBC News what they want President Joe Biden to address during the first presidential debate. They said they want him to focus on the economy and housing prices. Black voters were a key group for Biden's win in the 2024 election.

Undecided Black Pennsylvania voters say they want economy addressed in debate

A SHOPPER was left stunned when their cart stopped them from leaving the store. Retailers are coming up with innovative ways to tackle financial losses as the market struggles under external pressures such as inflation and labor costs. One issue that contributes to a loss of profits is abandoned or...

‘I scurried out,’ shopper says after cart suddenly locked when leaving the store – it wouldn’t budge but I paid

Walgreens is closing a "significant" number of US stores. CEO Tim Wentworth said the industry is "largely overbuilt."

Why your local pharmacy may be closing

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Chicago Happenings

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

NewsBreak

Walgreens plans store closures as CEO says consumers are 'stunned' by prices

Walgreens is planning potentially sweeping store closures as it faces what its CEO called a “challenging” environment for pharmacies and U.S. consumers. The pharmacy chain announced...

Walgreens plans store closures as CEO says consumers are 'stunned' by prices

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