CVS closing 271 stores across the U.S. in 2025 amid company restructuring
CVS announces plans to close 271 stores across the U.S. in 2025 to streamline operations and better meet customer needs.
The pharmacy giant, CVS, has announced their plans to close 271 stores nationwide on 2025.
The reason? They are aiming to meet their customer's needs, and it was part of the restructuring plan they intended to follow to improve the organization.
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Why is CVS closing stores?
According to a spokesperson for CVS, “closing locations strategically” to improve health, wellness, and pharmacy care access, rather than reacting to industry pressures. However, that's not the only reason: population shifts, store and pharmacy density, and even patterns in consumer behavior; had an impact in this decision.
CVS is planning to close 271 stores nationwide. Photo: La Nación
Even with the amount of stores closing, CVS is still committed to maintaining accessibility, with 85% of Americans expected to live within 10 miles of a CVS location.
New CVS store openings and expansions
Despite the closing of stores, the company also plans to open 30 new stores this year, including several inside Target stores, signaling a strategic realignment rather than a retreat from the market.
They are trying to adapt their changing retail, while maintaining a strong presence nationwide.
