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Walgreens Boots Alliance art director shares personal story of recovery and gratitude

Walgreens Boots Alliance shares health journey of Alana Schreiber with dynamic disability

Walgreens is offering in-store vouchers and off-site vaccination clinics through its employer vaccination program, and is rolling out a low-cost, 2 results in 1 test for flu and COVID-19 this fall respiratory virus season. These new services support insights gleaned from a recent consumer survey commissioned by Walgreens that reveals many prefer going to local pharmacies because of their ease and convenience.

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has been named Disability:IN's Employer of the Year for 2023. This award recognizes the company's exemplary policies and initiatives in disability inclusiveness in the workplace, marketplace, and supply chain. WBA has received recognition from Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities for seven consecutive years with a 100% score on its Disability Equality Index. The company has implemented several programs to promote disability representation and inclusivity, including the Transitional Work Group (TWG) and Retail Employees with Disabilities Initiative (REDI). WBA has also partnered with organizations like Turning Pointe Autism Foundation and Neurodiversity in the Workplace to provide training and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The company's commitment to disability inclusion has led to thousands of people with disabilities being hired and empowered. WBA's innovative hiring model has attracted the attention of other businesses, leading to the establishment of Walgreens Inclusion University, where companies can learn from WBA's approach. Additionally, WBA has redesigned its annual U.S. bonus plan to include a disability representation metric, demonstrating its commitment to fostering equity and creating opportunities for underrepresented individuals.

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) Announces Sale of AmerisourceBergen (ABC) Shares and Concurrent Share Repurchase, Generating $1.6 Billion in Current Proceeds. The sale was executed through prepaid variable share forward transactions, providing liquidity while maintaining the ability to participate in potential stock price appreciation. The proceeds will be used for debt paydown and general corporate purposes.

Walgreens (WBA) Offers Flu and RSV Vaccination Appointments Nationwide, Expands Services to Include Testing and Treatment Options, with Incentives and Additional Services Planned for Fall

Walgreens Boots Alliance celebrates the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day and highlights their commitment to environmental sustainability through their ESG strategies. They have made significant progress in sustainable procurement, carbon emissions reduction, and increased use of recycled content.