The retail landscape in America is witnessing a significant shift as CVS, one of the nation’s largest pharmacy chains, plans to close over 300 locations in 2024. This move is part of a broader strategy to shutter nearly 900 stores by the end of next year, reflecting changes in consumer behavior, population dynamics, and ongoing legal challenges related to opioid settlements.
Key Points
- CVS plans to close over 300 locations in 2024.
- The closures are part of a broader plan to shutter approximately 900 stores.
- CVS has already closed about 600 stores since 2022.
- The closures are based on changes in population, consumer buying patterns, and future health needs.
- CVS must pay $5 billion over 10 years as part of opioid-related settlements.
- Over 5,000 employees will be displaced by the closures.
- Affected employees will be offered equivalent positions at other locations.
- The closures mark a significant shift in CVS’s business strategy.
Source:
tasteofcountry.com/cvs-closing-stores-2024/
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