Walgreens came into the small town I live in about 2 years ago. We already had a WalMart, A RiteAid, and a small local pharmacy. They schmoozed the owner of some prime real estate where a popular diner had been for 60 years. The owner caved and leased the property and the diner was torn down. Walgreens went up and I swear, there is never more than 1 or 2 cars in that parking lot at any time on any day. I’m guessing this one will close.
The ones around here seem to do OK....but certain ones are 24-hour and I wonder if that will change.
I figured being open around the clock was a loss leader; they figured that the good will from being open at all hours would increase customer loyalty....maybe it has, maybe it hasn’t.