Walgreens Tightens Outlook as Shoppers Cut Back Spending

  • Company cites tough retail environment for updated guidance
  • The chain is on track for $1 billion in cost savings, CEO says
Walgreens CEO on Narrowed Forecast, Shoppers Cutting Back Spending
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Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. narrowed its fiscal 2024 guidance citing a challenging retail environment, including reduced consumer spending.

Consumers are spending less on nonessential items and seeking more affordable options, Chief Financial Officer Manmohan Mahajan said on a call with investors. Mahajan also said the company saw a weaker-than-normal respiratory season.