I truly believe in this statement
If a buyout of Walgreens goes through, watch for many more store closings and mass layoffs. A sharp buyer is likely to break up the company and unload some of the assets.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/12/15/editorial-will-a-bloated-walgreens-troubled-for-years-swallow-a-bitter-pill-for-chicago/