History
The first Consumer Value Store, CVS for short, was founded in 1963. CVS was sold to Melville Corporation in 1969. CVS grew through increasing sales, acquisitions, and setting up new stores across various states of the USA. CVS is still growing. It is the top pharmacy in Southern California and has enhanced its presence in key Midwest markets. In fact, CVS is one of the leading pharmacy retailers in the USA.Mission
The mission of CVS is to be the easiest pharmacy for customers to use.Areas of Operation
The businesses of CVS are:- Pharmacy Counter
- Pharmacy Stores
- Baby & Child Care Products
- Cosmetics
- Diet & Nutrition Products
- Gifts & Specialty Items
- Home Medical Supplies
- Household Items
- Natural Products
- Personal Care & Bath Products
- Sexual Health Products
- Skin Care Products
- Vitamins & Supplements
- Online Shopping
- Health Resources
Key Statistics
:- CVS holds assets of $21.13 billion.
- CVS made profits of $1.36 billion in 2006.
- CVS operates in 43 states across the USA.
- CVS has 114,000 employees.
International Ranking:
- Forbes Magazine ranks CVS 287 in the world.
- CVS ranks 151 in Fortune Global 500.
Recent Acquisitions:
- In 2004, CVS completed its acquisition of 1,268 Eckerd Stores and Eckerd Health Services, Eckerd's PBM/Mail-order pharmacy business.
- In 2006, CVS acquired 700 stand-alone Savon and Osco drugstores from Albertsons.
One CVS Drive
Woonsocket, RI, 02895
USA
Telephone:(401)765-1500
Website: www.cvs.com