Walgreens unveils Chicago store with only two aisles and most products kept out of sight
Tired of losing money due to theft, Walgreens has resorted to a new kind of store design.
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Tired of losing money due to theft, Walgreens has resorted to a new kind of store design.
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN
Walgreens just opened a redesigned store in a downtown Chicago neighborhood where most of the merchandise is intentionally kept out of sight.
Last week, the location reopened with a dramatically pared back look. Why? Walgreens says it’s a digital-first experimental store to benefit customers. It’s not designed to deter theft, Walgreens says.
New York (CNN) — Walgreens just opened a redesigned store in a downtown Chicago neighborhood where most of the merchandise is intentionally kept out of sight.