The Wall Street Journal on MSN: CVS to grow store footprint this year with 60 new locations KTVU: CVS opens smaller format stores; still plans to close 270 locations Yahoo: CVS to open smaller stores as they close more locations. Are any coming to Florida? CVS to open smaller stores as they close more locations.

Understanding the Context

Are any coming to Florida? CVS has opened the first of its new "apothecary-style" pharmacy-only locations of 2026, with more to come. The drugstore chain announced the new store format on March 30, saying it plans to open 20 ... The drugstore chain will open traditional stores, Target-based locations and pharmacy-only sites after years of significant downsizing.

Key Insights

CVS Health is pushing ahead with plans to open nearly 20 smaller “pharmacy-only” stores that are less than half the size of traditional stores by the end of this year. Fox Business: CVS opens smaller format stores as industry sees big shift