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Long's Drugs Incorporated
Founded by Joseph S. Long in 1938, Long's Drugs Incorporated began as a single pharmacy in Oakland, California, and expanded to become the largest independent...
Long's Drugs Incorporated
Founded by Joseph S. Long in 1938, Long's Drugs Incorporated began as a single pharmacy in Oakland, California, and expanded to become the largest independent drugstore chain in the western United States. By 2008, the company operated 213 stores across California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Oregon, employing over 13,000 people. The Long family maintained control for nearly 70 years before selling the chain to CVS Caremark in October 2008 for approximately $2.7 billion. Specific asset-allocation figures and direct portfolio holdings remain undisclosed per public filings. The primary office is located in Columbia, Missouri, where some family members have ties. No additional offices, professional headcount, or philanthropic vehicles have been publicly disclosed. The firm's current investment activity is not observable in public records. As a single-family office handling the proceeds of a single-chain disposition, the firm's structural differentiator is its finite, non-replenishing capital base.
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
1938
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Columbia
Corporate office
Columbia, MO, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who controls Long's Drugs Incorporated today?
Control rests with the Long family, though no specific principal or title has been publicly disclosed. The firm is registered in Missouri with an address in Columbia.
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