The Daily Money: Walmart is closing 150 stores as pandemic eases

Walgreens is shutting down 150 stores in the U.S. as demand for its products and services slows

Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW Mon Jul 3 2023 Paul Davidson |  Economics and Jobs Reporter The entrance to a Walgreens in Boston. Michael Dwyer Happy Almost July 4th! It's Paul Davidson bringing you the top headlines for The Daily Money. Walgreens is closing 150 stores in the U.S. as the fading pandemic reduces demand for its products and services. The company didn't announce which locations will be shuttered but said the closings will occur before next May, the end of its fiscal year. Three hundred Walgreens outlets in the United Kingdom are also shutting down. Contributing to the decision was an 83% drop in demand for COVID-19 vaccinations and a sharp decline in COVID testing, the company said. DoorDash drivers can get paid by the hour From now on, time is money for many DoorDash drivers. Starting next month, the popular food delivery service will offer drivers the option of getting paid by the hour. 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