Walgreen Reports A Solid Q1'15, Confident Of Carrying On The Growth Momentum Through Fiscal 2015

Although Walgreen believes that gross margin pressure will persist in the short-term, the company is confident that it is well-positioned to capitalize on the industry tailwinds, which include an aging population, growth in chronic conditions, the consumerization of healthcare, continuing increases in new generics and growing demand for a personalized healthcare experience.