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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Dec 10, 2025

Walgreens Closes 1,200 Stores Nationwide, Including 5 in LA

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,200
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.6%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Feb 12, 2025
1,200 OF 193,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. is permanently closing 1,200 stores across the nation, which includes five locations in the Los Angeles area. This decision reflects the company's ongoing efforts to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. While the exact number of employees affected by these closures has not been disclosed, the significant reduction in store count indicates a substantial impact on the workforce. The closures are part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency and focus on core business areas. The company has not provided specific details regarding the timeline for these closures.

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. cut 1,200 jobs as of February 12, 2025.

That is roughly 0.6% of the 193,000 people Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 7 layoff events at Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 2,218 employees.

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Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.WBA
Healthcare · 193,000 employees
7
EVENTS TRACKED
6,218
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 10, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 26, 2025