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Walgreens to Leave Chicago Old Post Office by January 2026

The retailer says the move reflects a shift toward store operations to elevate customer experience.

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The Old Post Office, center, in downtown Chicago, is seen Aug 19, 2019. Uber Technologies has decided to pause construction on its office space in the building.

Overview

  • Walgreens confirmed it will vacate its downtown Chicago office space in the Old Post Office by January 2026.
  • The company will keep its corporate headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois.
  • A company statement framed the decision as a renewed focus on stores and customer experience.
  • Walgreens declined to say how many employees work at the site, and it has not announced relocation plans.
  • The Old Post Office has housed many digital and IT staff since 2020, and the announcement follows the August sale to Sycamore Partners that took the company private and split it into five businesses.