The Walgreens in Trolley Square is closing. (Ken Mammarella photo)
Another drugstore is closing, and this time it’s the Walgreens in Trolley Square.
Citing a recent post on Nextdoor.com that reported the closure, DelawareLive asked Walgreens to confirm the news, to share the store’s last day and indicate if any other Delaware Walgreens locations have closures scheduled.
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Here’s what a Walgreens corporate spokesperson said:
“Our retail pharmacy business is central to our go-forward business strategy. However, increased regulatory and reimbursement pressures are weighing on our ability to serve our patients profitably. We’ve reached a point where the current pharmacy model is not sustainable and the challenges in our operating environment require that we approach the market differently.
“We are making substantial changes to our store footprint, closing stores based on profitability including this store in Wilmington which is not able to cover the costs associated with rent, staffing, and supply needs. While it is not an easy decision to close a store, we will work to minimize customer disruptions. We intend to redeploy the majority of our team members and offer our dedicated team members new roles at other locations.”