Walgreens has undergone several name changes since its inception, having been known by different names over various periods in its history.
The company, founded in 1901, initially operated under names that reflected its early identity as a drug company and later as a chain of drug stores. These former names include:
Evolution of the Walgreens Name
Former Name | Period |
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Walgreen Drug Co. | 1901–1931 |
Walgreen Drug Stores | 1931–1948 |
Walgreen's | 1948–1955 |
From 1901 to 1931, the company was known as Walgreen Drug Co. This reflects its early focus as a single drug store. As it expanded and established multiple locations, its name evolved to Walgreen Drug Stores from 1931 to 1948, highlighting its growth into a retail chain. Later, from 1948 to 1955, it was simply referred to as Walgreen's. Eventually, the company settled on its current, more streamlined name, Walgreens.