List of Walgreens Locations Closing This Month

Walgreens is shuttering more than 20 of its retail pharmacy stores this month as part of a larger strategy to cut costs and close underperforming locations. The closures are part of a broader turnaround effort announced in October 2024.

Why This Matters

Like many retail giants, Walgreens has faced mounting pressure from the rise in online shopping, post-pandemic foot traffic declines, and inflation’s impact on consumer spending. As malls continue to lose relevance—research firm Green Street Advisors predicts 25% of America’s top malls will close by 2027—brands like Walgreens are rethinking their in-store footprint.

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Background: A Shrinking National Presence

Walgreens currently operates around 8,500 locations across the U.S. but has already closed 2,000 stores over the past decade. In 2025 alone, 500 more stores are expected to shut down as the chain implements its three-year plan to close 1,200 underperforming outlets nationwide.

What Walgreens Is Saying

CEO Tim Wentworth confirmed that the closures are part of a long-term restructuring plan.

“We are confident it will yield significant financial and consumer benefits,” he said.

As more customers turn to online services like Amazon Pharmacy, traditional pharmacies face declining profits and rising operational costs. Walgreens reported a $3 billion loss in Q4 of fiscal 2024, up from $180 million the year before. Currently, only about 6,000 stores remain profitable, according to Wentworth.

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Despite the loss, the company posted $37.55 billion in Q4 sales—up 6% year over year—with earnings that beat Wall Street expectations. The $3B loss is largely tied to valuation changes related to opioid settlement liabilities.

Stores Closing in June 2025

Here are the Walgreens stores scheduled to close this month:

California

• Salinas – N. Sanborn Road – June 25

Florida

• Jacksonville – Dunn Avenue – June 26

• Miami – NW 7th Avenue – June 25

Illinois

• Chicago – N. Sheffield Avenue – 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

New York

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• NYC (Duane Reade) – Lexington Avenue – 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 Hwy 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

Stores Already Closed in 2025

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These Walgreens locations have already shut their doors earlier this year:

California

• Hayward – Jackson Street – May 22

• Los Gatos – Blossom Hill Road – May 22

Colorado

• Lakewood – W. Jewell Avenue – May 22

Connecticut

• East Hartford – Silver Lane – May 20

• East Haven – Main Street – May 22

• New Britain – Stanley Street – May 19

• New Milford – Danbury Road – May 21

Florida

• Jacksonville – Soutel Drive – May 19

Georgia

• Decatur – Hairston Road – May 22

• Lawrenceville – Old Norcross Road – May 19

• Macon – Mercer University Drive – May 21

• Snellville – Hewatt Road – May 20

• Stone Mountain – Memorial Drive – May 19

Indiana

• Indianapolis – E. Thompson Road – May 20

Maryland

• Essex – Marlyn Avenue – May 20

Massachusetts

• Framingham – Waverly Street – May 19

• Lakeville – Main Street – May 21

• Peabody – Andover Street – May 20

• Salem – Boston Street – May 19

New Jersey

• Cherry Hill – Kings Highway N – May 19

New York

• Brooklyn – 5th Avenue – May 21

• Middletown – Fitzgerald Drive – May 21

North Carolina

• Richlands – Richlands Hwy – May 21

• Sanford – Spring Lane – May 20

Pennsylvania

• Norristown – Dekalb Pike – May 19

• Southampton – 2nd Street Pike – May 22

• West Chester – E. Street Road – May 22

• Wyncote – W. Cheltenham Avenue – May 15

Texas

• Dallas – Camp Wisdom Road – May 21

What Experts Are Saying

Kevin Thompson, CEO of 9i Capital Group, told Newsweek:

“Walgreens is the latest case of private equity cost-cutting. They’re minimizing retail footprint, lease obligations, and maximizing ROI.”

Drew Powers, Powers Financial Group founder:

“There used to be a drugstore on every corner—often Walgreens. Now, foot traffic has slowed, and big-box stores plus online competition have taken over.”

Alex Beene, financial educator, added:

“Online competitors and rising prices are making some stores unprofitable. Walgreens tried to fix it, but closures became the only option.”

What Happens Next?

More closures appear likely.

“Consumers should expect fewer nearby locations, longer travel times, and possibly no local Walgreens at all in some areas,” Thompson warned.

Powers added,

“This isn’t unique to Walgreens. Other pharmacy chains may also face difficult decisions as industry pressures grow.”

source : https://www.newsweek.com/list-walgreens-stores-closing-this-month-2074940