Walgreen

After Merger, Walgreens Plans $1.5B in Cost Cuts
Strategy

After Merger, Walgreens Plans $1.5B in Cost Cuts

The focus is on operations for the newly global company, which will close 200 U.S. stores.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 9, 2015
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Forecasting Error Cost Walgreen’s CFO His Job
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Forecasting Error Cost Walgreen’s CFO His Job

Wade Miquelon, the drugstore chain's ex-CFO, took the blame for a $1.1 billion forecasting flub.
By David McCann | August 20, 2014
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Walgreen Shuffles CFOs: Miquelon Out, McLevish In
People

Walgreen Shuffles CFOs: Miquelon Out, McLevish In

On the verge of acquiring Swiss pharmacy firm Alliance Boots, Walgreen Co. replaces its CFO.
By Iris Dorbian | August 5, 2014
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A Different Kind of CFO
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A Different Kind of CFO

Actually there are all kinds, but few with duties as specialized as those of this young finance chief for a burgeoning real-estate investment business.
By David McCann | July 16, 2013
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Walgreen, Express Scripts End War
Human Capital & Careers

Walgreen, Express Scripts End War

The pharmacy chain blinks first in the parties' epic pricing struggle — perhaps setting the stage for corporate cost savings on drug benefits.
By David McCann | July 19, 2012
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Companies May Win This Drug War
Human Capital & Careers

Companies May Win This Drug War

The conflict between Express Scripts and Walgreen just might lead to lower drug-benefit costs for companies.
By David McCann | March 1, 2012
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Walgreen-Express Scripts War Could Cut Drug Costs
Human Capital & Careers

Walgreen-Express Scripts War Could Cut Drug Costs

The pricing donnybrook between the giant chain and the big pharmacy benefits manager could give plan sponsors more market clout.
By David McCann | January 18, 2012
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