Walgreen Gains On Reporting Rise In August Comparable-Store Sales

Shares of Walgreen Co (NYSE: WAG) moved up after the company reported a rise in its August comparable-store sales.

WAG posted a 2.1% rise in its August comparable-store sales. The company’s total sales increased 8.6% to $5.66 billion.

Walgreen’s shares gained 1.06% to $28.60 in pre-market trading.

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