Shoppers Drug Mart
Shoppers Drug Mart
Shoppers Drug Mart (pronunciation: /ˈʃɒpərz drʌɡ mɑːrt/) is a Canadian retail pharmacy chain.
Etymology
The name "Shoppers Drug Mart" is derived from the company's focus on providing a wide range of health and beauty products, along with pharmaceuticals, to consumers. The term "drug mart" is a common phrase used to denote a retail store that sells a variety of drugs and related products.
History
Shoppers Drug Mart was founded by Murray Koffler in 1962. The first store was located in Toronto, Ontario. The chain grew rapidly and by the 1970s, Shoppers Drug Mart had stores across Canada. Today, it is the largest pharmacy chain in Canada, with over 1,300 stores.
Services
Shoppers Drug Mart offers a variety of services including prescription refills, health consultations, and beauty consultations. They also offer a loyalty program called PC Optimum, which allows customers to earn points on purchases that can be redeemed for discounts on future purchases.
Related Terms
- Pharmacy: A location where prescription drugs are sold, and health advice is given.
- Retail: The sale of goods to the public in relatively small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale.
- Health and Beauty: A category of goods that includes items for personal health and cosmetic beauty.
- PC Optimum: A loyalty program offered by Shoppers Drug Mart and other Loblaw Companies Limited subsidiaries.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Shoppers Drug Mart
- Wikipedia's article - Shoppers Drug Mart
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