Fred’s receives $177 million in Walgreens asset purchase deal

By , Daily Memphian Published: January 26, 2019 8:50 PM CT
<strong>Fred&rsquo;s completed its $177 million asset transfer process with Walgreens on Jan. 17, according to a report the Memphis-based company filed with the SEC.</strong> (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian file)

Fred’s completed its $177 million asset transfer process with Walgreens on Jan. 17, according to a report the Memphis-based company filed with the SEC. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian file)

Fred’s Inc. has received $156.1 million in cash plus $20.6 million for inventory as part of an asset purchase deal that has been completed with Walgreens.

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Natalie Pilgrim

Natalie Pilgrim

Natalie Pilgrim is a Memphis native and a graduate of the University of Memphis. She is a digital producer for The Daily Memphian.


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