Fate Of Pittsburgh-Area CVS Stores Up In Air

Pittsburgh PA

18 November, 2021

3:31 PM

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PITTSBURGH, PA — CVS announced plans Thursday to close 900 of its approximately 9,900 locations over the next three years, calling the move a "new retail footprint strategy aligned to evolving consumer needs." What that means for Pittsburgh CVS location remains to be seen. CVS did not release a list of stores to close under its reduced footprint plan, which will be implemented beginning in the spring. "Our retail stores are fundamental to our strategy and who we are as a company," CVS CEO Karen Lynch said in a release. "We remain focused on the competitive advantage provided by our presence in thousands of communities across the country, which complements our rapidly expanding digital presence." CVS Pittsburgh-area locations include: Smithfield Street, DowntownFifth Avenue, DowntownBrookline, Brookline BoulevardUpper St. Clair, Washington RoadWest Liberty Avenue, Dormont Squirrel Hill, Wilkins AvenueSquirrel Hill, Browns Hill RoadCrafton-Ingram Shopping Center Penn Hills, Frankstown RoadOakland, Centre AvenueOakland, Forbes AvenuePleasant Hills, Route 51McCandless, Duncan Avenue The company said it has been evaluating changes in population, consumer buying patterns and future health needs to ensure it has the right kinds of stores in the right locations for consumers and for the business. The company said it's committed to offering workers displaced by the closures roles in other locations or "different opportunities" as part of its overall workforce strategy. Be the first to know what's happening in your community and region. With a free Patch subscription, you'll always be up to date on local and state news: https://patch.com/subscribe.