Walgreens Shutting Down 500 Locations Nationwide, 5 In New York

Here we go again: a brutal stretch in the retail sector continues, with another major retailer revealing nationwide closures, including 5 in the state of New York.

JOANN, Big Lots, Advance Auto Parts, Forever 21, and Dollar General have all recently announced nationwide store closures. They join a long list of retailers that have already closed or will close brick-and-mortar stores in 2025.

It's hard to believe another retail chain is joining that list.

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Walgreens To Close 500 Locations Nationwide, 5 In New York

According to The Mirror US, over 15,000 retail stores are set to shut down in the United States in 2025. You can now include Walgreens in that list.

The pharmacy and convenience store chain plans to close 500 locations in 2025, and 1,200 stores total in the next few years. The Mirror says The closures come in spite of a better-than-expected earnings report for 2024. While earnings are solid, Walgreens says about a quarter of its stores are not making a profit.

Which Walgreens Locations Will Close In New York?

The Mirror says the following locations across New York State will close:

50 North Main Street - Ellenville
153 Main Street - Owego
792 West Main Street - Rochester
5651 Whiskey Hill Road - Wolcott
77 7th Avenue - New York City

You can see the full list of nationwide Walgreens closings here.

Chains That Are Closing or Have Closed Locations in 2025

The list of chains that have closed locations or have plans to shutter stores later in 2025 continues to grow at a rapid pace.

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12 Capital Region Stores & Restaurants Closing Up Shop In 2024

The back end of 2024 has been tough for retail outlets and restaurants here in the Capital Region, especially for national chains operating locally. A flurry of closings and national chain bankruptcies have been announced over the last few months which have affected many in the area. Here is a list of all the local stores, businesses, and restaurants that have recently closed or are in the process of winding down operations.

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