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== USA Drug == | == USA Drug == | ||
USA Drug | '''USA Drug''' was a chain of over 150 pharmacies and drugstores located primarily in the southern United States. The company was founded in 1984 and was headquartered in [[Pine Bluff, Arkansas]]. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
USA Drug was | USA Drug was established by [[Stephen L. LaFrance]] in 1984. The company expanded rapidly through the acquisition of smaller pharmacy chains and independent stores. By the early 2000s, USA Drug had become one of the largest regional pharmacy chains in the United States. | ||
In 2012, USA Drug was acquired by [[Walgreens]], a major national pharmacy chain. The acquisition included all of USA Drug's stores, which were subsequently rebranded under the Walgreens name. | |||
== Operations == | |||
USA Drug operated primarily in the southern United States, with a significant presence in [[Arkansas]], [[Mississippi]], [[Tennessee]], and [[Missouri]]. The stores offered a wide range of products, including prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, health and beauty products, and general merchandise. | |||
The company was known for its competitive pricing and customer service, which helped it maintain a loyal customer base in the regions it served. | |||
== Acquisition by Walgreens == | |||
In July 2012, Walgreens announced its intention to purchase USA Drug for approximately $438 million. The acquisition was completed later that year, and the transition of USA Drug stores to the Walgreens brand began shortly thereafter. This acquisition allowed Walgreens to expand its presence in the southern United States and integrate USA Drug's operations into its own. | |||
== Related pages == | |||
* [[Walgreens]] | |||
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* [[Retail]] | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
* "Walgreens to Acquire USA Drug." ''The Wall Street Journal'', July 5, 2012. | |||
* "USA Drug: A History of Growth and Expansion." ''Arkansas Business'', August 2012. | |||
== Images == | |||
[[File:USAdruglogo.jpg|thumb|Logo of USA Drug]] | |||
[[File:USAstore.jpg|thumb|A USA Drug store]] | |||
[[Category:Defunct companies of the United States]] | |||
[[Category:Pharmacies of the United States]] | [[Category:Pharmacies of the United States]] | ||
[[Category:Companies based in Arkansas]] | [[Category:Companies based in Arkansas]] | ||
Revision as of 16:13, 9 February 2025
USA Drug
USA Drug was a chain of over 150 pharmacies and drugstores located primarily in the southern United States. The company was founded in 1984 and was headquartered in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
History
USA Drug was established by Stephen L. LaFrance in 1984. The company expanded rapidly through the acquisition of smaller pharmacy chains and independent stores. By the early 2000s, USA Drug had become one of the largest regional pharmacy chains in the United States.
In 2012, USA Drug was acquired by Walgreens, a major national pharmacy chain. The acquisition included all of USA Drug's stores, which were subsequently rebranded under the Walgreens name.
Operations
USA Drug operated primarily in the southern United States, with a significant presence in Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Missouri. The stores offered a wide range of products, including prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, health and beauty products, and general merchandise.
The company was known for its competitive pricing and customer service, which helped it maintain a loyal customer base in the regions it served.
Acquisition by Walgreens
In July 2012, Walgreens announced its intention to purchase USA Drug for approximately $438 million. The acquisition was completed later that year, and the transition of USA Drug stores to the Walgreens brand began shortly thereafter. This acquisition allowed Walgreens to expand its presence in the southern United States and integrate USA Drug's operations into its own.
Related pages
References
- "Walgreens to Acquire USA Drug." The Wall Street Journal, July 5, 2012.
- "USA Drug: A History of Growth and Expansion." Arkansas Business, August 2012.
Images
