Jean Coutu goes where others fear to tread - the United States

Article Abstract:

Montreal-based pharmacy titan Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc. has tested the US market, built a sizable business there, and shows willingness to go for substantial scale in a $2.4-billion deal. It has purchased more than 1,500 Eckerd drugstores while Coute's measured approach has become a role model for Canadian operators south of the border.

Eckerd Corp.

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Coutu gets cure for U.S. woes

Article Abstract:

Details of Rite Aid Corp.'s acquisition of Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc.'s Eckerd and Brooks stores in the United States, in a $1.45 billion deal, are presented. Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc. is looking to expand its business in Canada upon consummation of the deal.

Parent-to-subsidiary activities, Subsidiary-to-parent activities, United States, Rite Aid Corp., Subsidiaries, divisions and units, Brooks Drug Inc., Eckerd Drug Co.

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Jean Coutu snaps up two Ontario Pharmasaves

Article Abstract:

Canada's second-largest pharmacy, Jean Coutu Group Inc., has acquired two Ontario-based Pharmasave stores. Industry analysts said that Jean Coutu Group is targeting the entire Pharmasave Drugs Ltd. operation for acquisition.

Pharmasave Drugs Ltd.

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