Springfield Walgreens Now Open (24 hours!)
07/17/08 • Posted in: Retail, Springfield by Joey Marchy 7 Comments »
It took three years, but Karen Mathis’ predictions for Springfield retail relief have finally arrived in the form of a new Walgreens store at 8th and Davis. Seen here as just an empty lot, the Walgreens will be a welcome addition to the the neighborhood. I could see that placing being mobbed by snack starved Shandsies. What a great place, in walking distance, to get basics.
One thing Karen Mathis didn’t see coming was the Downtown Winn Dixie renovations, which I also see as part of the Springfield retail mix. Personally the Walgreens won’t be as game-changing as it would have been had it arrived before the Winn Dixie upgrades. The Winn Dixie experience has improved so much that being halfway between the new Walgreens and the Winn Dixie will result in a case-by-case decision on when to go to either.
Blueblocker Sunglasses as Walgreens?
Check.
Point Walgreens.
Walgreens draws first blood.
So far no word on opening day festivities.
