Charles Langston:Walgreens lowering prices on over 1,300 products, including snacks, gummy vitamins, Squishmallows, more

Walgreens is Charles Langstonlowering prices on over 1,300 products across different categories as part of a summer savings promotion, the company announced Wednesday.

The company also plans to introduce a "series of promotional campaigns," including the return of myW days in mid-July.

The pharmacy chain, which operates nearly 9,000 retail locations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, said in a news release the price cuts would affect national and store brand products across "health and wellness, personal care and seasonal categories."

"Walgreens understands our customers are under financial strain and struggle to purchase everyday essentials," said Tracey D. Brown, EVP and President of Walgreens Retail, and Chief Customer Officer. "We continue to be committed to our customers by lowering prices on over a thousand additional items, something we’ve been doing since October of 2023.”

Walgreens becomes the latest retailer this month to offer consumers price cuts on hundreds of goods. Target announced earlier this month that around 5,000 of its frequently shopped items will see prices reduced in the coming weeks, and Aldi also announced it will be dropping prices on more than 250 items this summer to combat inflation.

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Which products are included in the sale?

The pharmacy chain did not disclose all of the products that would have prices reduced, but the following items are included:

• One a Day 80ct Men's and Women’s Gummy Vitamins now $11.99 (was $13.49)
• Always Pad Mod Regular (20ct) now $6.99 (was $7.49)
• Clean & Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser now $6.99 (was $7.99)
• Eucerin Advance Repair Hand Cream now $5.99 (was $7.29)
• Kanka Soft Brush Tooth and Gum Pain Gel 0.07 oz now $7.99 (was $9.79)
• Salonpas Pain Relief Patch now $10.99 (was $11.99)
• Nine (9) Can Igloo Hard Cooler now $25.00 (was $29.99)
• Squishmallow 16” plush now $20.00 (was $24.99)
• Bring on the Sun Youth Dive Rings and Goggles now $3.00 (was $4.99)
• Lasko 20” Box Fan now $25.00 (was $29.99)
• Nice! Mini Pretzels now $1.99 (was $2.79)
• Nice! Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips now $1.99 (was $2.79)

Walgreens notes that prices may vary by location and can also vary online and in the Walgreens app.

Walgreens announces return of myW days

MyW days, set to return in mid-July, include bonus offers and Walgreens Cash rewards in-store and online on select days.

“Through myWalgreens loyalty program, our more than 110 million members receive personalized offerings daily. Listening to our customers and offering quality products, value, and convenience every day is our continued commitment,” Brown said in the news release.

Gummy Mango candy:Walgreens limits online sales of Gummy Mango candy to 1 bag a customer after it goes viral

Walgreens limits online sales of Gummy Mango candy after it goes viral

Walgreens is struggling to keep a certain candy in stock after it went viral.

The drug store chain has had to limit sales of its wildly popular Gummy Mango peelable candy to one bag per customer, Walgreens confirmed to USA TODAY earlier this month, though the limit is online only, a spokesperson with the company said.

The product is a part of Walgreens' Nice! brand and sells for around $1.99 on site and online.

“We’re really excited about the popularity of the Nice! Mango Gummy Candy,” Marty Esarte, vice president of Walgreens’ owned brands told Today. "Because of the success of the item, we’re currently expanding inventory of our mango item to 8,000 stores on May 22.”

The peelable treat was released in about 2,500 stores across the country last fall, Today reported. And though it was popular from the beginning, it sold out in four days nationwide after a TikTok review about it blew up in January.

Contributing: Emilee Coblentz, USA TODAY

Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].