Walgreens to Cut 628 Jobs in Illinois, Texas Amid Cost Pressures

Mar 03, 2026

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Walgreens to close Houston Distribution Center, lay off 159 - Houston Business Journal

Walgreens is cutting hundreds of jobs in Illinois and Texas in a sweeping restructuring that comes as the economy weakens and cost pressures mount. The Deerfield-based pharmacy chain will eliminate 469 Illinois positions and 159 Texas jobs tied to the closure of a Houston distribution center, affecting a total of 628 roles.

The cuts create tension for wo…

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