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Walgreens to Close 1,200 Stores, Google Transforms 'Shopping' and Krispy Kreme Expands with McDonald’s

Walgreens to Close 1,200 Stores, Google Transforms 'Shopping' and Krispy Kreme Expands with McDonald’s

Update: 2024-10-16
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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl.

In today's Retail Daily Minute:

  • Walgreens Announces Major Store Closures: Walgreens plans to shutter approximately 1,200 stores by 2027 as part of a strategic restructuring to address financial challenges and increasing competition in the retail pharmacy sector.
  • Google Enhances Shopping with AI Integration: Google revolutionizes its shopping platform by introducing AI-driven features through its Gemini models, offering personalized recommendations, virtual try-ons, and deal-finding tools to create a tailored shopping experience.
  • Krispy Kreme Expands Partnership with McDonald’s: Krispy Kreme’s doughnuts will debut at Chicago-area McDonald’s locations starting October 15, with plans for national expansion by 2026.

Stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

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Walgreens to Close 1,200 Stores, Google Transforms 'Shopping' and Krispy Kreme Expands with McDonald’s

Walgreens to Close 1,200 Stores, Google Transforms 'Shopping' and Krispy Kreme Expands with McDonald’s

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