Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), the global pharmacy chain, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an entity affiliated with Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm specializing in retail, consumer, and distribution-related investments. “Leveraging WBA’s healthcare expertise and Sycamore’s established leadership in retail and consumer services, WBA will be better positioned to become the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services”, the company …