That Walgreens you’ve passed a hundred times may not be there next month. The company is trimming underperforming locations as part of a larger cost-cutting strategy, and shoppers are feeling the effects in both large cities and small towns. Check the full list to see if your neighborhood store is one of them.
Salinas, N. Sanborn Road
The N. Sanborn Road Walgreens, the only 24-hour pharmacy in East Salinas, will shut down at month’s end. Beloved for its late-night access, multicultural product selection, and bulk hair dye favored by local stylists, the closure leaves regular customers searching for new go-to stores.
Jacksonville, Dunn Avenue
This Jacksonville Walgreens stood out for its high foot traffic and beauty department. It was also known for its weekend “beauty advisor” events and generous product selection. The store attracted consistent crowds, especially from nearby apartment complexes. Safe to say, its absence will be felt by many in the neighboring beauty community.
Brockton, Pleasant Street
The Pleasant Street Walgreens in Brockton is preparing to close after serving the neighborhood for over 15 years. This Walgreens became a favorite for beauty lovers thanks to its early-release Revlon and L’Oreal collections. With one of the first digital beauty kiosks in the state, it also helped people try new products before they appeared anywhere else.
Pleasantville, N. Main Street
Pleasantville shoppers are about to lose a favorite stop. The store regularly held BOGO beauty events for loyalty cardholders and ranked as a top seller of Frizz Ease and humidity-control products. It even served as a dependable stop for seniors looking for trusted anti-aging brands like Olay and Neutrogena.
Durham, Broad Street
Before other retailers caught on, the Broad Street Walgreens in Durham was already curating shelves with viral TikTok products and stocking niche indie beauty brands. It hosted makeup tutorials with local influencers. Walgreens has now confirmed that the store will close due to underperformance—an unfortunate end for a location offering trend-savvy shopping in the area.
Fall River, S. Main Street
For fans of niche European skincare and deeply discounted beauty finds, the Pleasant Street Walgreens was a hidden gem. It was a go-to for Portuguese-American shoppers looking for imported European skincare. Now that it’s closing, loyal customers will have to look elsewhere for the deals and imports they relied on.
Raleigh, Wake Forest Road
Walgreens has announced the closure of its Wake Forest Road store in Raleigh, citing cost-cutting in North Carolina. The store stood out for pioneering a curated beauty boutique format and for offering same-day pickup on top brands through the app. It also worked with NC State students on beauty product testing.
Syracuse, Genesee Street
Syracuse residents will soon say goodbye to a uniquely helpful Walgreens location. The Genesee Street store, now confirmed for closure this June, built a reputation for top-rated customer service, especially around makeup returns. It was among the only local stores to offer fragrance testers and introduced an expanded men’s grooming aisle before it became common elsewhere.
Garfield Heights, Turney Road
The Walgreens located on Turney Road in Garfield Heights is scheduled to close in the middle of the month, according to the city planning office. For years, this store served as a reliable destination for beauty lovers who shop smart. It even regularly offered beauty gift sets throughout the entire year rather than only during the holidays.
Bremerton, State Highway 303 NE
This was the place to test a foundation or cash in on digital beauty coupons before anyone else. The Walgreens on State Highway 303 NE in Bremerton had the only full-service cosmetics counter in Kitsap County and a loyal following for its safe options. Now, the store is set to close permanently by June 3, leaving a void for conscious beauty customers.
