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Walgreen

Retailsubsidiary

Walgreen is a retail company based in Illinois, operating as part of Walgreens Boots Alliance. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Illinois. It operates in the retail sector. Corporate records list 1 subsidiary under the company. It is a public company. Key people associated with the company include Gregory Wasson (CEO) and Stefano Pessina (CEO). Reported headcount was 210500 as of 2011-01-01, per Wikidata. Facts on this page are drawn from public sources including SEC EDGAR, Wikidata, and the company's own disclosures, each linked below.

Company facts

HeadquartersDeerfield, Illinois
Founded1901
Typesubsidiary
ParentWalgreens Boots Alliance
SubsidiariesWag's
Employees210500 (as of 2011-01-01, Wikidata P1128 (as of 2011-01-01))stale, 2yr+ old
Websitewww.walgreens.com/

Key people

  • Gregory Wasson — CEO
  • Stefano Pessina — CEO
  • Charles Rudolph Walgreen, Sr. — Founder

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Walgreen located?

Walgreen is based in Deerfield, Illinois.

When was Walgreen founded?

Walgreen was founded in 1901.

Is Walgreen public or private?

Walgreen is classified as subsidiary.

What industry is Walgreen in?

Walgreen operates in retail.

Who owns Walgreen?

Walgreen is part of Walgreens Boots Alliance, per public corporate records.

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