Description

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. is a prominent retail company primarily centered around its pharmacy services, offering a broad selection of health and beauty products. Its operations are geographically segmented into two main divisions: the United States and International. The U.S. division is responsible for dispensing prescription medications and retailing a diverse range of items. These include health, wellness, beauty, personal care, everyday consumables, and general merchandise, all distributed through its extensive network of retail drugstores. This segment further extends its offerings to encompass specialized central pharmacy services and convenient mail-order pharmacy solutions. As of August 31, 2021, its presence in the American market comprised 8,965 retail pharmacies operating under the Walgreens and Duane Reade brands, in addition to five dedicated specialty pharmacy sites. The International division concentrates on the sale of prescription drugs, along with health and wellness, beauty, personal care, and other consumer goods. These products reach customers through its network of pharmacy-led retail stores, optical practices, its digital platform boots.com, and an integrated mobile application. Additionally, this segment plays a role in pharmaceutical wholesaling and distribution within Germany. By August 31, 2021, the International segment maintained 4,031 retail establishments across the United Kingdom, Thailand, Norway, the Republic of Ireland, the Netherlands, Mexico, and Chile, operating under the Boots, Benavides, and Ahumada names. It also managed 548 optical practices, of which 160 were franchised. Founded in 1901, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois.