The name has been synonymous with the neighborhood pharmacy. The small (50'x20') original store founded in 1901 would turn into the premier pharmacy the rest would try to measure up to. The company now has the company operates 8,169 drugstores across all 50 states.

Walgreens has become a major player on Black Friday, offering hot deals on great Christmas gifts. The store's holiday inventory boasts a nice selection of toys, perfumes and must-have household items. A variety of handsomely priced stocking stuffers are available at Walgreens throughout the holiday shopping season.