Episode 48: Walgreens

from Archive Hoppers Podcast · host Alberto

In this episode of Archive Hoppers, we explore the 120-year history of Walgreens, tracking its rise from a single Chicago storefront to a global pharmacy empire. Join us as we uncover how the invention of the malted milkshake, Prohibition-era whiskey sales, and a disastrous partnership with Theranos shaped the modern American drugstore.

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