About Business
Walgreens Boots Alliance is an American retail and pharmaceutical company based in Deerfield, Illinois. It was founded on December 31, 2014. The company owns a retail pharmacy chain in Walgreens, the United States, and the United Kingdom. It also owns many manufacturing and distribution companies. Walgreens Boots Alliance was formed when Walgreens purchased a 55% stake in Alliance Boots. In 2022, Walgreens Boots Alliance was ranked 18th on the Fortune 500 rankings as the largest corporation in the U.S. by revenue. Walgreens runs many online stores, including Walgreens.com, and VisionDirect.com. Its stores are located in the high streets and local locations.
