Walgreens
Walgreens is a U.S.-based pharmacy and retail chain founded in 1901 by Charles R. Walgreen Sr. in Chicago, Illinois. The company offers a wide range of products and services, including prescription medications, health and wellness items, photo services and convenience goods, operating over 8,700 stores across the United States. In 2025, Private equity firm Sycamore Partners acquired Walgreens for $10 billion, transitioning from a publicly traded company to a privately held entity.
Walgreens is a U.S.-based pharmacy and retail chain founded in 1901 by Charles R. Walgreen Sr. in Chicago, Illinois. The company offers a wide range of products and services, including prescription medications, health and wellness items, photo services and convenience goods, operating over 8,700 stores across the United States. In 2025, Private equity firm Sycamore Partners acquired Walgreens for $10 billion, transitioning from a publicly traded company to a privately held entity.