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About Jean Coutu Group

The origins of the Jean Coutu Group date back to , the date of opening of the first establishment in Montreal by its founder, Mr. Jean Coutu. The latter has designed, for the retail sector of pharmaceutical and parapharmaceutical products, an innovative formula based on the discount sale of a wide range of products, quality of service and long opening hours. Today, the Jean Coutu network is among the most renowned names in the Canadian pharmacy retail industry and has a network of franchised establishments in Quebec, New Brunswick and Ontario. In May, METRO acquired Le Groupe Jean Coutu (PJC) inc. The combination of these two great companies creates a billion-dollar retail leader, well-positioned to meet consumers' growing needs for food, pharmacy, health and beauty. - Jean Coutu Group was started in when Mr. Jean Coutu, the company's founder, opened his first pharmacy in Montreal. He introduced an innovative concept in which pharmaceuticals, related products and other retail merchandise would be sold at large discounts in establishments offering high quality service and extended business hours. Nowadays, the Jean Coutu network is one of the most trusted names in Canadian pharmacy retailing, with franchised stores in Quebec, New Brunswick and Ontario. In May of , METRO Inc. acquires The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc. The combination of the two leading companies creates a $ billion retail leader strongly positioned to cater to the growing consumer needs in food, pharmacy, health and beauty.