Walgreens Convenient Hours and Locations Help Make Last-Minute Shopping Easy
18 December 2013 - 3:37AM
Business Wire
With more than 8,000 stores, Walgreens stores
are open until midnight or even 24-hours;
Purchasing impromptu gifts is just a quick trip
around the corner
For anyone looking to purchase holiday gifts, Walgreens (NYSE:
WAG) (NASDAQ: WAG) selection of seasonal products ranges from
beauty items to toys to premium candy – even the extras like gift
wrap and batteries. Most stores will be open Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day, including 1,600 24-hour locations, to help shoppers
pick up any last-minute items.
- Most stores will be open until midnight
through Christmas Eve. Pharmacies will be open from 9 a.m. until 5
p.m. and 24 hour stores are always open.
- On Christmas Day, most non-24-hour
stores will be open from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Select pharmacies will
be open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and 24-hour stores and pharmacies
are always open.
“As many shoppers are checking the final presents off of their
lists, they oftentimes need to pick up one more item before
celebrating. In fact, our research indicates that approximately 97
percent of people see themselves making an impromptu shopping trip
this season,” said Moe Alkemade, group vice president of
consumables, sundries and seasonal for Walgreens. “With our more
than 8,000 locations nationwide, Walgreens offers a variety of
last-minute gifts to complete the holiday shopping experience.”
Customers may need a little help figuring out what to buy for
folks on their lists, so Walgreens created a helpful shopping guide
- “Happy and Healthy, Your Guide to Easy Holiday Solutions from
Walgreens” – and a gift finder tool accessible online or through
the mobile app, making shopping even easier. Some of the season’s
popular items include:
Beauty and Personal Care
Offerings
- Each day through Dec. 24, Walgreens “12
Days of Beauty” features an item such as perfume, make-up, nail
polish or a gift set is available at a great price.
- Fragrances make for sweet smelling
presents, and Walgreens offers a variety of designer and celebrity
scents. Gift sets range from $5 to $30.
- Glamorous looks are easy to find among
the selection of beauty and cosmetic products. Beautifully packaged
gift sets and stocking stuffers by e.l.f. are popular items. Beauty
21 offers its blockbuster set that includes everything needed to
achieve a remarkable holiday look.
- Stocking stuffers range from $1-$2 for
bath, cosmetic, fragrance, nail and hair accessories. For those who
desire pampering, Walgreens offers No7 Mens, Old Spice, Gillette,
Nivea, Axe and Dove personal care gift sets available for
$10-$15.
Toys
- A selection of Caterpillar and Tonka
trucks, dolls, play sets and Disney toys are available – My Little
Pony, Barbie and action figures are easy gift options.
- Plush toys and stuffed animals are fun
companions for children - whether regular or over-sized, they’re
always a welcome present.
- Assorted card and board games, crafts
and sports-themed toys make the holidays more fun.
Electronics
- Gift-givers can choose from a variety
of electronic accessories available at Walgreens. Speakers, docking
stations, headphones and portable power banks make perfect gifts
for device users.
- Bluetooth electronic purchases can earn
Balance® Rewards points on select Hype, HMDX, iLive, iConcepts or
iHome products.
- Skullcandy’s 2XL headphones or earbuds
are 25 percent off Dec. 18 through Dec. 21.
Just For Fun
- As Seen On TV– Stompeez!, Flipeez,
Dream Lites, Fun Looms, Chia Willie and Glow Pets are fun products
that are great for kids; Potato Express, Cat’s Meow, Side Socket
and Perfect Polly also are popular.
- For those looking to relax and unwind,
massagers, warming pads and foot spas area available starting at
$9.99.
- Gift Cards – Recipients will appreciate
the flexibility of a gift card. Walgreens offers gift cards for
restaurants, music, gaming and apparel…just to name a few!
Photo Gifts and Cards
- Photo cards are a personal and
convenient way to send warm wishes to friends and family. Cards can
be created online, in-store or from the free Walgreens app and are
ready to be picked up in as little as an hour.
- Posters, canvas prints and collage
prints are unique ways to share memories. It’s easy for customers
to create these photo gifts directly through the free Walgreens
mobile app, online or from the in-store kiosk. These items are
available for same-day pickup at more than 6,000 locations.
- Photo books and calendars are great for
last-minute greetings or ringing in the new year, and are easy to
create online or in-store – also available for same-day pick up at
more than 4,000 locations.
To find the nearest store, visit Walgreens.com or call
1-800-WALGREENS. For more holiday gift ideas and special offers,
please visit www.walgreens.com/holiday.
About Walgreens
As the nation's largest drugstore chain with fiscal 2013 sales
of $72 billion, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) vision is to be the
first choice in health and daily living for everyone in America,
and beyond. Each day, Walgreens provides more than 6 million
customers the most convenient, multichannel access to consumer
goods and services and trusted, cost-effective pharmacy, health and
wellness services and advice in communities across America.
Walgreens scope of pharmacy services includes retail, specialty,
infusion, medical facility and mail service, along with respiratory
services. These services improve health outcomes and lower costs
for payers including employers, managed care organizations, health
systems, pharmacy benefit managers and the public sector. The
company operates 8,197 drugstores in all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Take Care Health
Systems is a Walgreens subsidiary that is the largest and most
comprehensive manager of worksite health and wellness centers,
provider practices, and in-store convenient care clinics, with more
than 750 locations throughout the country.
WalgreensMai Lee Uaoffice: 847-315-2141mobile:
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