Pharmacy chains are closing locations at an alarming rate this year, depriving people in some areas of a much-needed service. CVS is closing hundreds of stores this year, and Rite Aid is set to close 361 locations after filing for bankruptcy.
Now, Walgreens is closing tons of stores. The company announced last year that it plans to shutter 1,200 locations over the next three years, and some locations are set to close this month. Here’s what we know, and which locations are closing soon.
Why Is Walgreens Closing Stores?
Pharmacies, including Walgreens, have had rough times over the last few years. There’s more competition from online pharmacy providers, smaller reimbursements for prescriptions, and higher labor costs. Many Walgreens locations have had to operate with fewer employees, leading to reduced hours, long wait times, and angry customers.
In general, many customers don’t see big retail pharmacy chains in a good light anymore.
How Many Walgreens Are Closing This Month?
The company plans to close 500 underperforming stores or locations where leases are up this year as part of the goal of closing 1,200 locations in the coming years. According to Newsweek, which compiles data from the Walgreens website, 25 Walgreens locations will be closing in June 2025.
Which Walgreens Stores Closed in May?
Walgreens closures are happening at a pretty fast rate. Last month in May, 29 Walgreens stores closed around the country. It’s safe to say that there will be more closures each month this year.
Walgreens Locations Closing in June
Here are the Walgreens locations closing this month, organized by state, along with the closing date listed on the Walgreens website. If one of these locations is near you, it’s best to call the store to verify if it’s still open before going there.
California
- Salinas, N. Sanborn Road – June 25
Florida
- Jacksonville, Dunn Avenue – June 26
- Miami, NW 7th Avenue – June 25
Illinois
- Chicago, N. Sheffield Avenue (Northstar Health Care) – June 23
Massachusetts
- Brockton, Pleasant Street – June 23
- Fall River, S. Main Street – June 26
- Gloucester, Eastern Avenue – June 23
- Springfield, Boston Road – June 24
- Swansea, Wilbur Avenue – June 23
- Webster, Main Street – June 24
- Worcester, Grafton Street – June 25
New Jersey
- Pleasantville, N. Main Street – June 23
Walgreens Locations Closing in June (Con’t)
New York
- New York City, Lexington Avenue (Duane Reade) – June 24
- Syracuse, Genesee Street – June 26
North Carolina
- Durham, Broad Street – June 24
- Raleigh, Wake Forest Road – June 26
Ohio
- Garfield Heights, Turney Road – June 24
- Reynoldsburg, Brice Road – June 10
Washington
- Bremerton, State Highway 303 NE – June 23
West Virginia
- Clendenin, Elk River Road N. – June 25
- Follansbee, Main Street – June 11
- Mullens, Moran Avenue – June 23
- New Martinsville, 3rd Street – June 10
- Oceana, Cook Parkway – June 26
- Whitesville, Lewis Street – June 24
