Walgreens is set to close five locations across Los Angeles and Orange counties in the coming weeks — a move that could result in at least 93 job losses as the struggling retailer moves ahead with a downsizing that will see around 1,200 closures nationwide.
The pharmacy chain will shutter stores in Whittier, downtown Los Angeles, Orange, Placentia and Stanton, according to a notice submitted to California’s Employment Development Department.
The store closures will lead to layoffs for a range of employees, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, cashiers, store managers and inventory specialists.
Last month, Walgreens’ top executive said that the company was seeing a 52% increase in “shrink” — an industry term which means loss of inventory that cannot be accounted for through sales or other legitimate means.
Tim Wentworth, CEO of parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc, said that anti-theft measures such as locking up items behind glass encasing led to reduced sales. […]
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
