The Great Walgreens Escape: How Many Disappeared from San Francisco?
Ah, Walgreens. The land of last-minute birthday cards, questionable snacks, and the most enthusiastic "photo department" employees this side of the Mississippi. But San Franciscans, it appears, are facing a Walgreens exodus of epic proportions.
Did someone forget to pay for their jumbo bottle of Tums?
Apparently not. The reason for the dwindling Walgreens situation seems to be a combo of retail crime and a nationwide shift in the company's strategy. San Francisco, you and your shoplifting sprees! (Although, seriously, shoplifting is a bummer, dude.)
Here's the breakdown on the Walgreens vanishing act:
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- The Big Shut Down of 2021: Five Walgreens mysteriously vanished from the city in 2021, like budget-friendly pharmacy ghosts.
- Downtown Feels the Pinch: Don't even get us started on downtown San Francisco. Three more Walgreens bit the dust in 2022, leaving lonely bus stop hot dog stands and confused tourists wondering where to buy sunscreen at 2 am.
- The Latest Casualty (as of January 2024): We can't forget the most recent disappearing Walgreens on Market Street. Seems like even the allure of a questionable foot massage couldn't save it.
So, exactly how many Walgreens are we talking about? The grand total seems to be around 10 Walgreens that have shuffled off this mortal pharmacy coil (dramatic, much?).
But wait, there's more! News outlets report that Walgreens might have closed even more than what's officially confirmed. Spooky!
Is San Francisco becoming a Walgreens wasteland? Not necessarily. There are still plenty around, but the convenience factor of having a Walgreens on every corner is definitely fading faster than a bottle of CVS brand hydrogen peroxide.
Tip: Note one practical point from this post.
How to Survive the Walgreens Apocalypse (Just Kidding, But Here Are Some Tips)
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- Befriend your local independent pharmacy. Get to know the staff by name! They might even stock your favorite questionable snacks.
- Invest in a mini first-aid kit. Band-aids, pain relievers, the essentials. Adulting, folks!
- Plan ahead. Need birthday candles at 3 am? This might be your wake-up call to order online beforehand.
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FAQs: Walgreens Woes Edition
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Q: How to find the closest remaining Walgreens? A: There are a few Walgreens finder apps or you can use the magic of... Google Maps!
Q: How to convince Walgreens to reopen a store in my neighborhood? A: This one might be tricky. Maybe write them a really heartfelt letter about how much you miss their questionable greeting cards?
Q: How to stock up on essentials in case of a complete Walgreens blackout? A: Bulk discounts at Costco might be your friend here.
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Q: How to deal with the emotional trauma of losing your go-to Walgreens? A: Retail therapy at a nearby store that isn't closing down? We recommend ice cream.
Q: How to make your own questionable snacks? A: We don't recommend it, but hey, the internet is full of "interesting" recipes.
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