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Soft on Crime Chicago Now Loses Another Walgreens to Rampant Theft N

HealthMedicalHealth TechnologiesPharmaceuticals

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The closure is a single-store decision driven by localized theft, not a systemic retail trend. The commercial mechanism is weak: it affects Walgreens' margin at one location but does not indicate a broader supply chain or demand shock. No direct impact on Walgreens' overall revenue or sector-wide pricing.

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  • Walgreens closing its Chatham, Chicago store on June 4, 2026.
  • Seventh Walgreens closure on Chicago's South Side in the past year.
  • Store lost over $1 million due to theft last year.
  • 16% of inventory stolen, four times the company average.
  • Over $400,000 spent annually on security, including lock boxes.

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