Walgreens Convenient Hours and Locations Help Make Last-Minute Shopping Easy

DEERFIELD, Ill., December 17, 2013 - 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.

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