The Great Golden State Pharmacy Purge: Are All the CVSs Leaving California?
Ah, California. Land of sunshine, celebrity sightings, and...a shocking number of CVS locations? Well, buckle up, buttercup, because the Golden State's pharmacy scene is about to get a little less congested.
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So, What's the Down-Low on CVS Closures?
In 2021, CVS announced a bold plan to streamline their national footprint, which basically means they're playing a massive game of retail musical chairs, and California is one of the states getting a major shuffle. The exact number of closures is a bit of a mystery (think top secret squirrel stuff), but we do have some clues:
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The Big Announcement: A few years back, CVS spilled the tea and said they'd be closing around 900 stores by 2022, and let's just say 2024 is right around the corner. California is definitely part of this grand pharmacy exodus.
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Saying Sayonara to San Francisco: Yep, even the city by the bay isn't immune. A recent closure announcement means San Francisco is down to a cool dozen CVS locations, which might feel a little sparse for a city that loves its bargain greeting cards.
But wait, there's more! We don't have an official list of all the doomed CVSs, but here are some reasons why a particular store might be on the chopping block:
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Rent that Rivals a Hollywood Mansion: California dreamin' comes with a hefty price tag, especially for store rent. Maybe CVS just can't justify having three stores all vying for your cold medicine dollars within a five-mile radius.
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The Great Retail Rethink: Maybe CVS finally realized people don't necessarily need a pharmacy attached to their sock drawer (looking at you, CVS/Target combos). They might be focusing on a more spread-out strategy.
Don't Panic! (Unless You Really Need that Bottle of ZzzQuil)
Here's the good news: There are ways to avoid becoming a CVS closure refugee:
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Become a Master of the Casual Drive-By: Keep an eye out for signs of an impending doom, like sad employees handing out discount flyers titled "We're Moving...Maybe?"
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Stalk (er, Follow) CVS Social Media: They might not be broadcasting closures with fanfare, but a social media post or website update could be your best friend.
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Embrace the Local Pharmacy: This might be the perfect chance to support a smaller, independent pharmacy. They often have that small-town charm and pharmacists who know your name (and allergy meds).
Look, at the end of the day, a few CVS closures might not be the end of the world. Maybe it's a sign to finally kick your Red Bull habit or, you know, just walk a little further for your pharmacy needs.
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