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| Category | Description | Markets |
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Growth Opportunity
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Mid-size markets with positive brand interest trends
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59 DMAs
7 States
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High Growth Priority
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Large markets showing strong consistent growth
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147 DMAs
42 States
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Maintain & Optimize
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Stable markets with consistent performance
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2 DMAs
1 State
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Turnaround Priority
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Markets requiring immediate attention / improvement
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3 DMAs
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Brand Insights
Brand Insights reveal Walgreens’s brand interest across U.S. regions, highlighting growth opportunities, market trends, and strategic focus areas.
Walgreens shows strong performance with 13.7% average growth across 51 markets (38.9% avg brand interest), with positive growth in 46 of 51 markets
Top performing markets for Walgreens demonstrate exceptional results in Wyoming (+50.0% growth, 81.0% brand interest, +27.0% change), Maine (+34.4% growth, 43.0% brand interest, +11.0% change), and Alaska (+33.3% growth, 68.0% brand interest, +17.0% change)
Walgreens has 17 markets with high growth (>15%), 26 markets with moderate growth (5-15%), 6 stable markets (0-5%), and 2 declining markets
Notable high-growth markets for Walgreens include Alaska (+33.3% growth, 68.0% brand interest), Arkansas (+17.0% growth, 62.0% brand interest), and California (+17.6% growth, 20.0% brand interest)
Competitive Insights
Competitive Insights analyze vast market data to pinpoint high-competition regions in the Pharmacies industry.
For Walgreens, our benchmarks and BrandStack's AI powered algorithms reveal key insights to refine marketing strategies and boost brand interest across channels.
For Walgreens, our benchmarks and BrandStack's AI powered algorithms reveal key insights to refine marketing strategies and boost brand interest across channels.
Walgreens demonstrates category leadership at state level with 13.7% average brand interest growth, showing exceptional performance in Alaska (+33.3%, 68.0% brand interest), Arkansas (+17.0%, 62.0% brand interest), and California (+17.6%, 20.0% brand interest)
In high-growth state markets, Walgreens maintains an average brand interest of 52.3% with consistent performance across 17 markets
Walgreens shows strong momentum with 13.7% average brand interest growth across key state markets: Wyoming (+50.0% growth, +27.0% brand interest), Maine (+34.4% growth, +11.0% brand interest), and Alaska (+33.3% growth, +17.0% brand interest)
Walgreens captured additional brand interest in 43 state markets, averaging +6.1% brand interest growth in key growth state
Investment Recommendations
Strategic recommendations for Walgreens in the Pharmacies category, highlighting market opportunities and potential growth areas.
Based on comprehensive analysis of market share, growth trends, and competitive positioning across different markets.
Based on comprehensive analysis of market share, growth trends, and competitive positioning across different markets.
Growth Opportunity
Mid-size markets with positive brand interest trends
59
Markets
| Market | Approx. Digital-First Households |
Current Brand Interest | QoQ Change | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles CA | 4,962,377 | 15.0% | -6.3% | +66.7% |
| Atlanta GA | 2,277,873 | 22.0% | +0.0% | +69.2% |
| Boston MA-Manchester NH | 2,206,762 | 12.0% | -7.7% | +71.4% |
| Phoenix AZ | 1,818,040 | 35.0% | +0.0% | +66.7% |
| Miami-Ft. Lauderdale FL | 1,462,825 | 27.0% | -6.9% | +68.8% |
| Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto CA | 1,276,768 | 25.0% | +0.0% | +66.7% |
| St. Louis MO | 1,066,886 | 47.0% | +4.4% | +62.1% |
| Baltimore MD | 977,058 | 23.0% | +0.0% | +76.9% |
High Growth Priority
Large markets showing strong consistent growth
147
Markets
| Market | Approx. Digital-First Households |
Current Brand Interest | QoQ Change | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York NY | 6,567,593 | 21.0% | +16.7% | +75.0% |
| Chicago IL | 3,081,097 | 51.0% | +15.9% | +41.7% |
| Philadelphia PA | 2,642,616 | 15.0% | +15.4% | +114.3% |
| Dallas-Ft. Worth TX | 2,585,309 | 28.0% | +21.7% | +86.7% |
| Houston TX | 2,266,381 | 32.0% | +14.3% | +77.8% |
| Washington DC (Hagerstown MD) | 2,224,748 | 12.0% | +9.1% | +100.0% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose CA | 2,204,229 | 26.0% | +8.3% | +52.9% |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) FL | 1,758,412 | 31.0% | +10.7% | +93.8% |
Maintain & Optimize
Stable markets with consistent performance
2
Markets
| Market | Approx. Digital-First Households |
Current Brand Interest | QoQ Change | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 1,798,974 | 38.0% | +2.7% | -5.0% |
| Glendive MT | 3,332 | 0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% |
Turnaround Priority
Markets requiring immediate attention / improvement
3
Markets
| Market | Approx. Digital-First Households |
Current Brand Interest | QoQ Change | YoY Change |
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| Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick WA | 219,606 | 57.0% | +0.0% | -14.9% |
| Bend OR | 77,622 | 43.0% | -10.4% | -37.7% |
| Juneau AK | 22,882 | 0.0% | -100.0% | +0.0% |
Brand Insights
Brand Insights for Walgreens in the Pharmacies category provide in-depth analysis of the brand's performance, market positioning, and growth opportunities.
These insights are derived from comprehensive data analysis, covering areas such as market share, growth trends, and competitive dynamics.
These insights are derived from comprehensive data analysis, covering areas such as market share, growth trends, and competitive dynamics.
Walgreens shows strong performance with 13.1% average growth across 210 markets (40.6% avg brand interest), with positive growth in 173 of 210 markets
Top performing markets for Walgreens demonstrate exceptional results in Abilene-Sweetwater TX (+290.9% growth, 43.0% brand interest, +32.0% change), Rapid City SD (+61.2% growth, 79.0% brand interest, +30.0% change), and Clarksburg-Weston WV (+60.0% growth, 32.0% brand interest, +12.0% change)
Walgreens has 75 markets with high growth (>15%), 80 markets with moderate growth (5-15%), 38 stable markets (0-5%), and 17 declining markets
Notable high-growth markets for Walgreens include Abilene-Sweetwater TX (+290.9% growth, 43.0% brand interest), Albuquerque-Santa Fe NM (+18.6% growth, 70.0% brand interest), and Alexandria LA (+24.4% growth, 51.0% brand interest)
Walgreens demonstrates strong market momentum with combined growth and brand interest gains in key markets: Abilene-Sweetwater TX (+290.9% growth, +32.0% gain, 43.0% current brand interest), Albuquerque-Santa Fe NM (+18.6% growth, +11.0% gain, 70.0% current brand interest), and Alexandria LA (+24.4% growth, +10.0% gain, 51.0% current brand interest)
Walgreens successfully defends strong market positions while maintaining brand interest growth in Abilene-Sweetwater TX (maintained 43.0% brand interest, +290.9% growth), Albuquerque-Santa Fe NM (maintained 70.0% brand interest, +18.6% growth), and Alexandria LA (maintained 51.0% brand interest, +24.4% growth)
In large markets, Walgreens shows strong growth with notable brand interest: Charlotte NC (+21.7% growth, 28.0% brand interest) and Chicago IL (+15.9% growth, 51.0% brand interest)
In medium markets, Walgreens shows strong growth with moderate brand interest: Albuquerque-Santa Fe NM (+18.6% growth, 70.0% brand interest) and Austin TX (+17.2% growth, 34.0% brand interest)
In small markets, Walgreens shows strong growth with moderate brand interest: Abilene-Sweetwater TX (+290.9% growth, 43.0% brand interest) and Alexandria LA (+24.4% growth, 51.0% brand interest)
Walgreens maintains dominant market position with >35% brand interest in key markets: Abilene-Sweetwater TX (43.0% brand interest, +290.9% growth), Albuquerque-Santa Fe NM (70.0% brand interest, +18.6% growth), and Alexandria LA (51.0% brand interest, +24.4% growth)
Walgreens achieves significant brand interest gains in Abilene-Sweetwater TX (+32.0% brand interest growth, now at 43.0%), Albuquerque-Santa Fe NM (+11.0% brand interest growth, now at 70.0%), and Alexandria LA (+10.0% brand interest growth, now at 51.0%)
Walgreens shows accelerating brand interest growth in Abilene-Sweetwater TX (+290.9% growth, 43.0% brand interest) and Albuquerque-Santa Fe NM (+18.6% growth, 70.0% brand interest)
Walgreens demonstrates emerging brand interest strength in Charlottesville VA (+16.7% growth, 7.0% brand interest) and Erie PA (+25.0% growth, 10.0% brand interest)
Walgreens maintains stable brand interest performance in mature markets: Lubbock TX (-3.1% growth, 31.0% brand interest) and Mobile AL-Pensacola (Ft. Walton Beach) FL (-2.9% growth, 33.0% brand interest)
Walgreens faces growth challenges in historically strong markets: Bend OR (-10.4% growth, 43.0% brand interest) and Lubbock TX (-3.1% growth, 31.0% brand interest)
Walgreens performance in major markets: Boston MA-Manchester NH (-7.7% growth, 12.0% brand interest, 2.6M TVHH), Columbus OH (-6.2% growth, 15.0% brand interest, 1.0M TVHH), and Los Angeles CA (-6.2% growth, 15.0% brand interest, 5.8M TVHH)
Competitive Insights
Competitive Insights showcase how Walgreens performs against competitors across different markets.
These insights are generated by analyzing competitive performance data across hundreds of thousands of data points.
Each insight highlights specific market opportunities and challenges where Walgreens can focus its competitive strategy.
Each insight highlights specific market opportunities and challenges where Walgreens can focus its competitive strategy.
Walgreens demonstrates category leadership at dma level with 13.1% average brand interest growth, showing exceptional performance in Abilene-Sweetwater TX (+290.9%, 43.0% brand interest), Albuquerque-Santa Fe NM (+18.6%, 70.0% brand interest), and Alexandria LA (+24.4%, 51.0% brand interest)
In high-growth dma markets, Walgreens maintains an average brand interest of 47.6% with consistent performance across 75 markets
Walgreens shows strong momentum with 13.1% average brand interest growth across key dma markets: Abilene-Sweetwater TX (+290.9% growth, +32.0% brand interest), Rapid City SD (+61.2% growth, +30.0% brand interest), and Clarksburg-Weston WV (+60.0% growth, +12.0% brand interest)
Walgreens captured additional brand interest in 152 dma markets, averaging +6.8% brand interest growth in key growth dma
In direct competition, Walgreens outperforms CVS with 36.8 percentage point brand interest advantage across 210 shared markets: Albany-Schenectady-Troy NY (gap: 64.0% brand interest, 6.5% growth), Bend OR (gap: 14.0% brand interest, 20.0% growth), and Binghamton NY (gap: 62.0% brand interest, 12.0% growth)
In select markets, CVS outperforms Walgreens despite weaker overall growth (-9.8% vs +13.1% overall): Bend OR (CVS leads: 57.0% share, +9.6% growth vs Walgreens: 43.0%, -10.4%) and Binghamton NY (CVS leads: 81.0% share, +2.5% growth vs Walgreens: 19.0%, -9.5%)
CVS successfully defends market leadership positions while maintaining brand interest growth in Albany-Schenectady-Troy NY (maintained 82.0% brand interest, +1.2% growth), Binghamton NY (maintained 81.0% brand interest, +2.5% growth), and Boston MA-Manchester NH (maintained 88.0% brand interest, +1.1% growth)
Walgreens successfully defends market leadership positions while maintaining brand interest growth in Abilene-Sweetwater TX (maintained 43.0% brand interest, +290.9% growth), Albuquerque-Santa Fe NM (maintained 70.0% brand interest, +18.6% growth), and Alexandria LA (maintained 51.0% brand interest, +24.4% growth)
CVS maintains strong brand interest position in key markets: Boston MA-Manchester NH (88.0% brand interest, +1.1% growth), Columbus OH (85.0% brand interest, +1.2% growth), and Los Angeles CA (85.0% brand interest, +1.2% growth)
Walgreens maintains strong brand interest position in key markets: Austin TX (34.0% brand interest, +17.2% growth), Charlotte NC (28.0% brand interest, +21.7% growth), and Chicago IL (51.0% brand interest, +15.9% growth)
CVS maintains validated market dominance (>35% brand interest) across 146 key markets where it leads all competitors: Abilene-Sweetwater TX (57.0% brand interest, validated dominance), Amarillo TX (55.0% brand interest, validated dominance), and Augusta GA (75.0% brand interest, validated dominance)
Walgreens maintains validated market dominance (>35% brand interest) across 60 key markets where it leads all competitors: Albuquerque-Santa Fe NM (70.0% brand interest, validated dominance), Alexandria LA (51.0% brand interest, validated dominance), and Anchorage AK (70.0% brand interest, validated dominance)
Major market competition: CVS and Walgreens show significant brand interest performance differences in key markets: Charlotte NC (CVS: -6.5%, Walgreens: +21.7%) and Chicago IL (CVS: -12.5%, Walgreens: +15.9%)
Close brand interest competition between CVS and Walgreens in highly contested markets: Alexandria LA (49.0% vs 51.0%) and Chicago IL (49.0% vs 51.0%)
Walgreens emerges as competitive threat to CVS with superior growth momentum (+13.1% vs -9.8%) across contested markets: Abilene-Sweetwater TX (Walgreens: +290.9% growth vs CVS: -36.0% growth), Albuquerque-Santa Fe NM (Walgreens leads: 70.0% share, +18.6% growth vs CVS: 30.0%, -26.8%), and Alexandria LA (Walgreens leads: 51.0% share, +24.4% growth vs CVS: 49.0%, -16.9%)
Walgreens demonstrates competitive strength with 172 high brand interest dma markets and 72 high-growth dma markets, notably in Abilene-Sweetwater TX (43.0% brand interest, +290.9% growth), North Platte NE (100.0% brand interest, +26.6% growth), and Rapid City SD (79.0% brand interest, +61.2% growth)