Charles Rudolph Walgreen
Pharmacist and Walgreens founder
Born
October 9th, 1873
151 years ago
Died
1939
86 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Business Leaders
Country
United States
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An American pharmacist and businessman, founded Walgreens in 1901 in Chicago, which became one of the largest pharmacy chains in the United States. Expanded the business model to focus on customer service and convenience. Introduced innovations in retail pharmacy, such as the pharmacy drive-thru. Oversaw the growth of Walgreens, which included the opening of its first store in Chicago and the establishment of the company's trademark for high-quality products.
Founded Walgreens in 1901
Expanded Walgreens to thousands of locations
Introduced the pharmacy drive-thru concept
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