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Walgreens Closes Houston Distribution Center, Consolidates Texas Operations

Walgreens announces the closure of its Houston distribution center, affecting 159 jobs, as it consolidates Texas operations and expands its automated micro-fulfillment network to improve pharmacy efficiency.

Source: IndexBox Feb 25, 2026

Dollar Tree Pushes Into Wealthier US ZIP Codes

Dollar Tree Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR) is trading its bargain basement reputation for a piece of the high-earner economy with its pivot toward locating in affluent neighborhoods. The discount retailer opened its 9,000th North American store in May in Plano, Texas, at...

Source: Benzinga Feb 25, 2026

Walgreens to close Texas distribution center in streamlining effort

The Houston closure impacting 159 workers comes as the company looks to revamp its network and tap more into micro-fulfillment centers.

Source: Supply Chain Dive Feb 24, 2026

Walgreens is laying off hundreds of workers, but its list of store closures in 2026 might not be as big as feared

The pharmacy chain, which was taken private last year, has confirmed that it will cut some employees as it focuses on improving the in-store experience.

Source: FastCompany Feb 20, 2026

Walgreens to cut over 600 jobs across US – report

The reductions include 469 positions in Illinois and 159 in Texas.

Source: Retail Insight Network Feb 20, 2026

Walgreens laying off 469 Illinois employees, following sale to private equity firm

Walgreens is laying off 469 employees in Illinois, nearly six months after being bought by a private equity firm. The employees work at the company’s offices in Deerfield, at downtown Chicago and in Danville, according to a letter the company sent to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Activity. Walgreens said in the letter, which was sent earlier this month, that it would give ...

Source: Chicago Tribune Feb 20, 2026