TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF FIGURES……………………………………………………………………….
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY……………………………………………………………….
COMPANY DESCRIPTION……………………………………………………………..
HISTORY……………………………………………………………………………........
MANAGEMENT
David W. Bernauer………………………………………………………………….
Jeffrey A. Rein………………………………………………………………………
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
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COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE…………………………………………………………..
FINANCIAL REVIEW…………………………………………………………………...
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FIGURE 1: NUMBER OF STORES NATIONWIDE……………….……………..….....
FIGURE 2: DAVID W. BERNAUER PHOTO……..……………………………………
FIGURE 3: JEFFREY A. REIN PHOTO………….……………………………………...
FIGURE 4: 2006 SALES BY PRODUCT CATEGORY………………………..……….
FIGURE 5: DIRECT COMPETITOR COMPARISON……………………………..…...
FIGURE 6: 2001 – 2006 SALES AND NET EARNINGS…………………………........
FIGURE 7: STOCK PRICE HISTORY………………………………………………….
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Company Description
Walgreens is a nationwide chain of drug stores, with its headquarters located in Deerfield, Illinois. It currently owns and operates about 5,515 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens stores offer prescription and non-prescription drugs, grocery items and general merchandise. Its main goal is to maintain constant growth and innovation.
History
Walgreens was opened in 1901 by Charles R. W ...