The Jean Coutu group is an important company in the area of drugstore industry in Canada. This company offers products for health, beauty and hygiene care.
The premier store of Jean Coutu was opened in 1969. In 2007 the company makes a merger with Rite Aid Corporation, now known as subsidiary Jean Coutu Group US in United States. With this business, Jean Coutu Group seeks to extend his coverage in North America´s market.
The Jean Coutu pharmacies has a big network in Canada. The network comprises 330 pharmacies Jean Coutu in Québec, Ontario and New Brunswick. The head office is in Longueuil, Québec.
Jean Coutu Group gives different supports for health research institutes in hospitals or faculties of pharmacy.
