More Walgreens locations have closed or are closing — including one in Florida — as part of the company's plans to shutter ...

Walgreens' strategy of locking up merchandise — from deodorants to bags of M&M's — to deter theft has backfired, according to ...

Walgreens is struggling to deter shoplifting at its stores, according to CEO Tim Wentworth, who described it as "a ...

Walgreens plans to close 1,200 stores over three years. After 70 closed September to November 2024, 450 more will close in ...

Retailers have been faced with increases in shoplifting and retail theft. But anti-theft prevention can hurt retail sales, ...

Over the years the pharmacy chain used strategy to combat shoplifting. Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth said the company’s ...

Keeping products under lock and key dissuaded customers from purchasing them, Walgreens said in earnings call.

Keeping products under lock and key dissuaded customers from purchasing them, Walgreens said in earnings call.

In a Q1 2025 earnings call, Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Tim Wentworth admitted that its approach to tackling shoplifting at ...

CEO Tim Wentworth admitted in a recent fiscal report call that combatting shoplifting by locking up items has led to customer dissatisfaction.

Despite efforts to prevent retail theft, Walgreens reported a 32% in "shrink," or a loss of inventory that can’t be accounted ...

Walgreens CEO discusses the ongoing struggle with theft prevention in stores, citing locking items as ineffective.