Walgreens

Illinois-based drugstore chain serves neighborhoods with fully stocked stores and modern amenities.

by Robyn Galbos

In Short
Founded in 1901 in Chicago by Charles R. Walgreen Sr., this neighborhood pharmacy has grown to be one of the nation's largest drugstore chains. Each store carries 25,000 different items--from cleaning products to electronics and greeting cards. Store features include a computerized system connecting pharmacies nationwide via satellite, grocery-store food aisles, one-hour photofinishing and an automated phone system for prescription refills and pre-arranged pickup times. Other services include in-store flu shots and childhood immunizations.

07/22/03

CONVENIENT AND CHEAP

by portland_mike7456

This store is great for little items that you need or a place to buy little gifts for nephews or neices. They stock some items that are different from other stores and have cheap prices.

• Pros: Cheap prices, Variation, Good parking
• Cons: Diminished quality