For online sales, Walgreens freezes new warehouse openings and relies on ship from stores

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In the USA, drugstore specialist Walgreens Boots Alliance is freezing a program of new automated warehouses dedicated to preparation of Web orders, with 11 active units to date. That is 50% of the number announced 18 months ago. 

An article by Sophie Baqué

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With 78% of the U.S. population living within 8 kilometers of a Walgreens drugstore, the Walgreens Boots Alliance is adjusting an online ordering strategy. After opening 11 automated logistics hubs dedicated to drug deliveries in 3 years, WBA has announced a suspension of this expansion.

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