Customers seek out local, accessible chain pharmacies

It's no secret that Walgreens, CVS Health and Rite Aid are struggling. After all, news outlets across America have shared the recent woes of the "big three" U.S. national chain pharmacies, including prescription-reimbursement declines, rising costs, online competition, store closings and employee layoffs. U.S. regional chain pharmacies, meanwhile, appear to be better positioned to weather the storms.