Business Rundown: The Disappearing Drugstore Chain

Walgreens has announced plans to shutter 1,200 of their US stores. It’s the latest in a trend; CVS reported they would soon close 900 locations and Rite-Aid has already closed 500 stores after filing for bankruptcy. So why are the days of finding a brick-and-mortar pharmacy on every corner becoming more and more a thing of the past? FOX Business correspondent Lydia Hu breaks this down with FOX Business’ Kelly Saberi in Chicago. They discuss consumer habits, invasive anti-theft protocols, and pharmacy competitors that are straining the success of America’s drugstore chains. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices