On January 26, 2009, Gregory Wasson was appointed Chief Executive Officer on February 1, 2009. [12] Walgreens was named in a lawsuit filed in January 2012 by the United Food and Commercial Workers Unions and Employers Midwest Health Benefits Fund in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The lawsuit alleges that Walgreens and Par Pharmaceutical violated the Influence of Racketeering and Corrupt Organizations Act,[84] “at least two widely used overpayment schemes” for generic drugs. [73] Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) is an integrated leader in healthcare, pharmacy and retail, serving millions of customers and patients every day with a 170-year tradition of community care. As a trusted global innovator in the pharmacy retail industry with approximately 13,000 locations in the United States, Europe and Latin America, WBA plays a vital role in the healthcare ecosystem. The company is reinventing local healthcare and wellness for all as part of its goal – to create a happier life through better health. By dispensing medicines, improving access to a wide range of healthcare services, providing high-quality health and beauty products, and providing convenience anytime, anywhere through its digital platforms, WBA is shaping the future of healthcare. WBA has more than 325,000 members and is present in nine countries with its portfolio of consumer brands: Walgreens, Boots, Duane Reade, No7 Beauty Company, Benavides in Mexico and Ahumada in Chile. In addition, WBA has a portfolio of healthcare investments in several countries, including China and the United States.

The company is proud of its contributions to healthy communities, a healthy planet, an inclusive workplace and a sustainable marketplace. WBA was recognized for its commitment to sustainable business: the company is a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) and was included in the Top 100 Corporate Citizens 2022. On July 12, 2006, David Bernauer resigned as CEO of Walgreens and was replaced by the company`s president, Jeff Rein. A graduate of the University of Arizona in accounting and pharmacy, Rein served as a pharmacist, branch manager, district manager and treasurer before being named chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors. Greg Wasson, former president of Walgreens Health Services, has been named president and chief operating officer. Walgreen. By 1913, Walgreens had four stores on Chicago`s South Side.[6] It opened its fifth in 1915 and four more in 1916. In 1919, there were 20 stores in the chain. Due to alcohol prohibition, the 1920s were a period of success for Walgreens. Although alcohol was illegal, prescription whiskey was available and sold by Walgreens.

[7] Our commitment to diversity is based on a centuries-old tradition of fairness, trust and honesty. In September 2011, Walgreens settled a lawsuit with the EEOC alleging that a store illegally fired a diabetic worker for eating a packet of food from the store while he was working to stop a hypoglycemic attack. [72] Walgreens stores were once associated with local grocery stores. In Chicago, their flagship market, they teamed up with Eagle Food Centers or Dominick`s Finer Foods, usually with a “walkthru” at the adjacent store and often staff. This concept was introduced to compete with the popular dual-store format of its main competitor Jewel-Osco/Albertsons-Sav-On.