Founding and Headquarters
Q: What is the "MAIN" logo Icon of Walgreens? (Current)
A: A red "W" in a white square.
Q: What types of products does Walgreens offer?
A: Prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, health and wellness items, beauty products, and general merchandise.
Q: What is the name of the company formed by the merger between Walgreens and Alliance Boots?
A: Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
Q: Besides pharmacy, name one additional service offered by Walgreens.
A: Healthcare clinics, optical centers, or in-store photo printing services.
Q: Was Walgreens one of the first pharmacy chains to implement an online prescription refill system? (True or False)
YES!
Q: Where is Walgreens headquartered?
A: Deerfield, Illinois.
Q: How many stores does Walgreens have across the United States?
A: Over 9,000 stores.
Q: Name one of the store formats operated by Walgreens Boots Alliance. (Can't say Walgreens)
A: Duane Reade, Boots, and Alliance Healthcare.
Q: What is the name of the Walgreens mobile app?
A: Walgreens App.
Q: What innovative technology did Walgreens launch in 2019 to streamline the prescription pickup process?
A: Express Pay, allowing customers to prepay for their prescriptions and skip the line.
Q: In what year was Walgreens founded?
A: 1901.
Q: What is the name of Walgreens' loyalty program?
A: Balance Rewards.
Q: What delivery service does Walgreens partner with for package pickup and drop-off?
A: FedEx.
Q: Which program allows customers to earn points for their purchases at Walgreens?
A: Balance Rewards.
Q: In which year did Walgreens introduce its Balance® Rewards for healthy choices program?
A: 2012
Q: In which city was the first Walgreens store established?
A: Chicago.
Q: In how many states does Walgreens operate its pharmacies?
A: All 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Q: Which European pharmacy retailer did Walgreens merge with in 2014?
A: Alliance Boots.
Q: What area has Walgreens focused on promoting sustainability?
A: Reducing energy consumption and offering eco-friendly products.
Q: What unique feature does the Walgreens Find Care™ platform offer to customers?
A: It helps users locate and schedule appointments with nearby healthcare providers.
Q: Who founded Walgreens?
A: Charles R. Walgreen Sr.
Q: What innovative service did Walgreens introduce in 1988?
A: Drive-thru pharmacy.
Q: What year did Walgreens acquire Duane Reade?
A: 2010.
Q: What resources can be found on the Walgreens website related to health and wellness?
A: Information on various medical conditions and medications.
Q: How has Walgreens been recognized in terms of diversity and inclusion?
A: Named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.