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WorkHush has 2 source-backed updates on Walgreens workforce changes since February 2026. The latest, added February 19, 2026: 469 jobs in Deerfield, Chicago and Danville, Illinois (WARN filing). Read it with sources ›

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469 jobs in Deerfield, Chicago and Danville, Illinois

WARN filing · Illinois WARN filing reported February 19, 2026

Sources: Bloomberg Law, NBC Chicago, Chicago Tribune (via The Brunswick News)

More about Walgreens

Drugstore chain running about 8,000 retail pharmacies in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, owned by Sycamore Partners since August 2025

Revenue
Not disclosed
Employees
Not disclosed
Stock
Private
Taken private by Sycamore Partners, August 2025
Headquarters
Deerfield, Illinois
CEO
Mike Motz
Since August 2025
Main businessesRetail pharmacy, health and wellness and convenience products
Current strategyRefocusing on its core retail pharmacy business and slowing store closures to about 100 in 2026, after closing about 500 in fiscal 2025
Recent workforce changesMore than 600 layoffs confirmed in February 2026, incl. 469 corporate and field roles in Illinois and 159 at a Texas distribution center; 80 corporate roles in October 2025
CompetitorsCVS Health, Walmart, Amazon Pharmacy
Related companiesCVS HealthCencoraWalmart

Checked October 11, 2026 · Sources: mytotalretail.com, supermarketnews.com, emarketer.com, sec.gov

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