Dive Summary:
- Walgreens has announced most brick-and-mortar locations will remain open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- Non-24 hour Walgreens locations will also be open for last-minute holiday shoppers on Christmas Day from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.
- Walgreens stores and pharmacies that are currently open 24 hours will maintain that schedule through the Christmas Holiday.
- Walgreens also released a new gift finder tool accessible through its online storefront or smartphone mobile app.
Dive Insight:
Facing the shortest holiday season in ten years, many retailers like Walgreens are extending hours. Toys R US, for instance, recently made headlines when it announced its stores will be open for an uninterrupted 87 hours, right up until 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve.