Walgreens

Healthcare

Where is Healthcare Investing Headed?

The sector is in much need of ancillary services with a focus on data and efficiency.

February 24, 2023

Retail

Walgreens Abandons Boots Sale as Debt-Market Chaos Spooks Buyers

Walgreens had been exploring the Boots sale amid increased focus on its North American business.

June 28, 2022

Private Equity

M&A wrap: Carlyle, Thoma Bravo, J.D. Power, Welsh Carson, Walgreens, TA, Transom

Mergers & Acquisitions named 10 dealmakers the 2019 Rising Stars of Private Equity, including Transom's James Oh. Carlyle converts to a full C corporation. Thoma Bravo buys J.D. Power.

July 31, 2019

Strategic Owners

Rite Aid-Albertsons failed merger narrows options for the drugstore

Rite Aid Corp. shares sank after the drugstore operator’s proposed merger with Albertsons Cos. was called off, leaving the company with dwindling options amid a rapid transformation of the pharmacy business.

August 9, 2018

Carlyle-Backed Sedgwick Appoints Kalani Reelitz

Reelitz will oversee the company’s financial strategy, capital structure, risk management, procurement and real estate.

August 25, 2025

Retail

Claire’s Reportedly Explores Sale

The company has faced growing headwinds from tariffs on Chinese imports and intensifying market competition.

July 10, 2025

Consumer Goods

Report: Walgreens, Kourtney Kardashian, PE-Backed Brand Managers Sift Through Rite Aid Assets

Walgreens, Kourtney Kardashian and others eying the assets of bankrupt Rite Aid.

June 10, 2025

Retail

CVS Bids for Rite Aid Stores as Chain Prepares to Shut Down

Other suitors, including Walgreens, Albertsons, Kroger and Giant Eagle, have also submitted bids for portions of Rite Aid’s pharmacy assets and may retain some employees.

May 16, 2025

Healthcare

Sycamore-Walgreens Deal Reportedly in Danger

Walgreens had been seeking a buyer and had engaged with multiple potential suitors, with Sycamore Partners emerging as the primary candidate.

January 28, 2025

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