Walgreens Puts Stock Buybacks On Hold
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Walgreens Puts Stock Buybacks On Hold
Business Insider reports that Walgreens has halted its share buyback program.
The pharmacy chain revealed it plans to cut 4,000 jobs after reporting worse-than-expected third-quarter figures.
The drugstore giant lost $1.95 per share over the period.
Thats $1.71 billion overall.
The company's Boots UK division saw same-store sales nosedive 48% over the period.
The reason?
Walgreens says quarantine orders "compelled consumers to consolidate shopping into grocers.
