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At its peak, Eckerd was the second-largest pharmacy chain in the United States, with approximately 2,802 stores in 23 states as far west as Arizona. An independent chain for most of its existence, Eckerd was purchased by JCPenney in 1996.
As of 1993 Eckerd owned 1,692 stores in 13 states. More than 540 Eckerd drugstores were located in Florida, 475 in Texas, almost 200 each in North Carolina and Georgia, more than 100 in Louisiana, and fewer than 100 in South Carolina.
Sep 3, 2024 · At the height of Eckerd's success, it had over 2,800 stores in more than 20 states, including 1,600 stores with Eckerd Express Photo one-hour photo labs in 19 states, and revenue of $13.1 billion (~$ 22 in 2023) in fiscal year 2000.
The chain had approximately 2,800 stores in 23 states as far west as Arizona. In November 1996, Eckerd drugs was purchased by J.C. Penney. In 2004, it was the fourth largest drug chain in the U.S.
At its peak, Eckerd was the second-largest pharmacy chain in the United States, with approximately 2,802 stores in 23 states as far west as Arizona. An independent chain for most of its existence, Eckerd was purchased by JCPenney in 1996.
Aug 27, 2005 · To prop up its profitability Eckerd closed 277 of its 2,900 stores as chronic money-losers only three years after they were acquired. None of the highly touted synergies paid off.
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Apr 11, 2004 · At Eckerd headquarters 1997 was a transition year of chaotic disruption as J.C. Penney merged four chains and its Thrift Drug unit into one unit in Largo. About 500 managers lost their jobs. In addition to opening 250 new stores, teams fanned out to convert 1,100 stores in 10 states to the Eckerd look, rules and merchandise mix.
