January 5, 2023 by MMR
first quarter, Walgreens, WBA
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance posted first quarter sales and earnings that topped analysts’ forecasts. WBA reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.16, surpassing the expected $1.14. Revenue for the three-month period ended Nov. 30 was $33.38 billion, ahead of the projected $32.84 billion. Walgreens’ front end sales grew 0.8 percent, with same-store sales
November 10, 2022 by MMR
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA) is strengthening its commitment to increasing the representation of people with disabilities at all levels across the company’s U.S. segments and redesigning its annual bonus plan in the U.S. to include a disability representation metric to drive this commitment. The company will be the first in the
November 7, 2022 by MMR
VillageMD, Walgreens, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), WBA
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DEERFIELD, Ill –VillageMD announced Monday that it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Summit Health-CityMD, a leading provider of primary, specialty and urgent care. The transaction is valued at approximately $8.9 billion with investments from Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) and an affiliate of Evernorth, a subsidiary of Cigna Corp. Together, VillageMD and Summit
October 17, 2022 by MMR
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PHILADELPHIA — High inflation and the fear that the only way to fix it is to start a recession are among the concerns facing mass retailers and consumer packaged goods manufacturers in the coming months, according to speakers at The Emerson Group’s recent Industry Day event here. But while the challenges are real, participants in
October 13, 2022 by MMR
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DEERFIELD, Ill. _ Walgreens Boots Alliance topped analysts’ projections for fourth quarter revenue and earnings. WBA posted adjusted earnings per share of 80 cents for the period ended Aug. 31, exceeding Wall Street’s expectation of 77 cents. Revenue of $32.45 billion surpassed the predicted $32.09 billion. A fall off in COVID-19 vaccinations and a charge
October 11, 2022 by MMR
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., which acquired a majority stake in CareCentrix in August, is moving ahead to take full ownership of the home care company. WBA says the move will expand its reach into the growing home care sector and advance its healthcare long-term growth strategy. CareCentrix CEO will join WBA to
September 20, 2022 by MMR
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DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced on Tuesday a new leadership structure for its U.S. business segment with Walgreens president John Standley leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. The new segment will now be organized under two leaders: Pharmacy led by Lee Cooper, and Retail led by Tracey Brown, president, Walgreens Retail
September 9, 2022 by MMR
Hsiao Wang, Inderpal Bhandari, roz brewer, Walgreens, WBA
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced Thursday that it is further strengthening its leadership with the appointments of Inderpal Bhandari to its board of directors and Hsiao Wang as senior vice president and chief information officer (CIO), bringing deep technology expertise in the healthcare and retail sectors. The company’s board of directors has
July 11, 2022 by MMR
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) sales in its third quarter declined 4.2% from a year earlier on flagging demand for vaccines and COVID-19 tests. Quarterly earnings also took a $683 million hit related to the company’s settlement with the state of Florida to resolve claims tied to the dispensing of prescription opioids, the
June 28, 2022 by MMR
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced on Tuesday its decision to keep its Boots and No7 Beauty Company businesses under its existing ownership. This marks the conclusion of the review that began in January in line with the company’s strategic priorities. WBA said it has been encouraged by productive discussions held with a
April 28, 2022 by MMR
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DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance and VillageMD plan to open more than 10 new Village Medical at Walgreens primary care practices in Massachusetts by the beginning of 2023, the companies said Thursday. The first location is expected to open this May in Quincy followed by locations across the state including locations in the Boston
March 31, 2022 by MMR
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Increased demand for COVID-19 tests and vaccines helped lift Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.’s second quarter results above Wall Street’s projections, as the omicron variant peaked during the period. WBA reported adjusted earnings of $1.59 per share in the three months ended Feb. 28. Revenue rose 3% to $33.76 billion. Analysts’ consensus estimates