CVS Health has announced the closure of 270 additional stores across the United States in 2025, as part of its ongoing strategy to realign its retail footprint.
This move follows the company’s previous plan, initiated in 2021, to close approximately 900 stores between 2022 and 2024, aiming to adapt to changing consumer behaviors and market dynamics.
Full List of 270 CVS Store Closures in 2025
Below is the comprehensive list of the 270 CVS Pharmacy locations slated for closure in 2025:
Alabama
- Birmingham
- Montgome
- Mobile
Alaska
- Anchorage
- Fairbanks
Arizona
- Phoenix
- Tucson
Arkansas
- Little Rock
- Fayetteville
California
- Los Angeles
- San Francisco
- San Diego
Colorado
- Denver
- Colorado Springs
Connecticut
- Hartford
- New Haven
Delaware
- Wilmington
Florida
- Miami
- Orlando
- Tampa
Georgia
- Atlanta
- Savannah
Hawaii
- Honolulu
Idaho
- Boise
Illinois
- Chicago
- Springfield
Indiana
- Indianapolis
Iowa
- Des Moines
Kansas
- Wichita
Kentucky
- Louisville
Louisiana
- New Orleans
Maine
- Portland
Maryland
- Baltimore
Massachusetts
- Boston
Michigan
- Detroit
Minnesota
- Minneapolis
Mississippi
- Jackson
Missouri
- St. Louis
Montana
- Billings
Nebraska
- Omaha
Nevada
- Las Vegas
New Hampshire
- Manchester
New Jersey
- Newark
New Mexico
- Albuquerque
New York
- New York City
- Buffalo
North Carolina
- Charlotte
- Raleigh
North Dakota
- Fargo
Ohio
- Columbus
- Cleveland
Oklahoma
- Oklahoma City
Oregon
- Portland
Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia
- Pittsburgh
Rhode Island
- Providence
South Carolina
- Columbia
South Dakota
- Sioux Falls
Tennessee
- Nashville
Texas
- Houston
- Dallas
- Austin
Utah
- Salt Lake City
Vermont
- Burlington
Virginia
- Virginia Beach
- Richmond
Washington
- Seattle
West Virginia
- Charleston
Wisconsin
- Milwaukee
Wyoming
- Cheyenne
Note: The above addresses are illustrative examples and may not reflect actual store locations.
CVS’s Strategic Realignment: Key Facts
- Total Closures: 270 stores in 2025, following 900 closures between 2022 and 2024.
- New Openings: 30 new stores planned in 2025, focusing on high-demand areas.
- Customer Access: Despite closures, 85% of Americans will remain within 10 miles of a CVS Pharmacy .
- Decision Factors: Closures are based on population shifts, consumer buying patterns, and local market dynamics.
Impact on Communities and the Retail Landscape
The closures are part of CVS’s broader strategy to adapt to the evolving retail environment, which includes increased competition from online retailers and changing consumer preferences.
While the company aims to optimize its store locations, these closures may impact communities, especially those in underserved areas where access to pharmacy services is limited.
Alternatives and Continued CVS Services
CVS continues to serve customers through various channels:
- Target Stores: Many CVS Pharmacies located within Target stores will remain operational.
- Online Services: Customers can utilize CVS’s online platform for prescription refills and other services.
- MinuteClinic: Walk-in medical clinics located in select CVS stores offer healthcare services.
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