Allegheny Plateau Companies!
Did you know Heinz Ketchup was originally started in Allegheny Plateau? Did you know Rite Aid was founded here too? Out of all the companies in the wonderful region of Allegheny Plateau, Rite Aid Pharmacy and Heinz Ketchup are two very special companies. Because they are so fun and exciting to learn about, information is provided for you below.
Right Aid Pharmacy
Rite Aid is a drugstore chain in the United States and a Fortune 500 company headquartered in East Pennsboro Township, Pennsylvania, near Camp Hill. It operates more than 4,780 stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia, features a strong presence on both the East and West Coasts, and employs approximately 109,000 associates. Rite Aid is the largest drugstore chain on the East Coast and the third largest drugstore chain in the U.S.
Rite Aid began in 1962 as a single store opened in Scranton, Pennsylvania called Thrift Discount Center. After several years of growth, Rite Aid adopted its current name and debuted as a public company in 1968. Today, Rite Aid is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker RAD. Rite Aid reported total sales of USD $24.3 billion in fiscal year 2008. In 2008, its market capitalization dropped to under $500 million. As of 25 February 2010 the market capitalization of Rite Aid was about $1.3 billion.
Right Aid Corporation is one of the nation's leading drugstore chains, combining its modern store base, strong brand name, modern distribution centers and superior pharmacy technology with a talented team of associates.
Rite Aid began in 1962 as a single store opened in Scranton, Pennsylvania called Thrift Discount Center. After several years of growth, Rite Aid adopted its current name and debuted as a public company in 1968. Today, Rite Aid is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker RAD. Rite Aid reported total sales of USD $24.3 billion in fiscal year 2008. In 2008, its market capitalization dropped to under $500 million. As of 25 February 2010 the market capitalization of Rite Aid was about $1.3 billion.
Right Aid Corporation is one of the nation's leading drugstore chains, combining its modern store base, strong brand name, modern distribution centers and superior pharmacy technology with a talented team of associates.
Heinz Ketchup
Heinz Ketchup is a classic American icon that has been a part of families' lives for more than 130 years. In 1869, Henry J. Heinz and L. Clarence Noble launched Heinz & Noble. After a while Heinz & Noble became Heinz tomato ketchup.
Heinz organic products feature the same great taste as all our foods, but only include organically grown ingredients. Our Organic Heinz Ketchup, Classico Organic Pasta Sauce and Organic Heinz Baby Food in the U.K. are just a few terrific examples.
From the Organic, Reduced Sugar and No Salt Added varieties, to the iconic 14 oz. glass bottle and the latest Fridge Fit bottle, Heinz Ketchup delivers what consumers know and love in a variety of choices.
Heinz launched its first Tomato Ketchup in 1876. Heinz was at the forefront of exploring.
By 1907, Heinz was producing 12 million bottles of ketchup per year, exporting ketchup all over the world, including Australia, South America, Japan, New Zealand.
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Heinz organic products feature the same great taste as all our foods, but only include organically grown ingredients. Our Organic Heinz Ketchup, Classico Organic Pasta Sauce and Organic Heinz Baby Food in the U.K. are just a few terrific examples.
From the Organic, Reduced Sugar and No Salt Added varieties, to the iconic 14 oz. glass bottle and the latest Fridge Fit bottle, Heinz Ketchup delivers what consumers know and love in a variety of choices.
Heinz launched its first Tomato Ketchup in 1876. Heinz was at the forefront of exploring.
By 1907, Heinz was producing 12 million bottles of ketchup per year, exporting ketchup all over the world, including Australia, South America, Japan, New Zealand.
Created by: Lindsay
Created by: Lindsay