Is Walgreens closing stores?
Yes. Walgreens’ US store locator lists about 7,880 stores as of Oct 10, 2026. That is 848 fewer than in January 2023 (▼ 9.7%).
Walgreens’ 10-K for the period to August 31, 2024 says: “Considering the remaining approximately 300 stores approved, but not yet closed under the Transformational Cost Management Program, the Company expects to close 1,200 to 1,300 stores over the next three years.” (source)
Changes marked “estimate” aren’t anchored to a company count yet, so we don’t use them in headlines (why).
Which states are losing the most Walgreens stores?
| State | Oct 2025 | Oct 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL | 531 | 525 | −6 |
| SC | 129 | 124 | −5 |
| FL | 787 | 783 | −4 |
| NY | 430 | 426 | −4 |
| NJ | 238 | 234 | −4 |
| MA | 174 | 170 | −4 |
| IN | 163 | 159 | −4 |
| TX | 727 | 724 | −3 |
| NC | 310 | 307 | −3 |
| TN | 253 | 250 | −3 |
Distinct stores on the store locator in each state, about a year apart.
Which Walgreens stores are no longer on the store locator?
Since October 2026
3 stores no longer on the store locator and 0 new, comparing the locator on Sep 12, 2026 with its runs of Sep 26, 2026 and Oct 10, 2026.
- Miami Gardens, FL
- Powder Springs, GA
- Anderson, IN
A store counts only if it is missing from two runs in a row, and nothing of the chain is within 50 m. Missing from the locator isn’t proof a store has shut for good; we only say “closed” when two sources say so.
Timeline
- Walgreens reports 8,701: US Retail Pharmacy segment stores. SEC Form 10-K
- Walgreens reports 8,560: US Retail Pharmacy segment: retail and healthcare locations. SEC Form 10-K
- Our store-locator count: about 7,880 US stores. The Store Count
How many Walgreens stores are there in the US?
About 7,880, according to Walgreens’ own store locator on Oct 10, 2026, after removing duplicates and anything outside the US. Walgreens itself reported 8,560 on Aug 31, 2024 (SEC Form 10-K).
Is Walgreens closing stores in 2026?
Shrinking, as of Aug 31, 2024: Walgreens’ 10-K for the period to August 31, 2024 says: “Considering the remaining approximately 300 stores approved, but not yet closed under the Transformational Cost Management Program, the Company expects to close 1,200 to 1,300 stores over the next three years.” (source) On the store locator, the count has changed by −61 since early January (an estimate).