Shoppers Drug Mart Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1962

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 53,367

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 10

  • Investments
  • 6

Shoppers Drug Mart General Information

Description

Retailer of pharmaceutical drugs based in Toronto, Canada. The company offers over-the-counter medications, including supplements and natural health products, analgesics and cough and cold products and health and beauty aids, such as oral hygiene, hair care, deodorants, skincare, feminine hygiene, men's grooming, baby needs and other toiletries.

Contact Information

Website
www.shoppersdrugmart.ca
Formerly Known As
Koffler Stores
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 243 Consumers Road
  • Toronto, Ontario M2J 4W8
  • Canada
+1 (800)
Primary Industry
Specialty Retail
Parent Company
Loblaw Companies
Vertical(s)
Life Sciences
Corporate Office
  • 243 Consumers Road
  • Toronto, Ontario M2J 4W8
  • Canada
+1 (800)

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Shoppers Drug Mart Valuation & Funding

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Shoppers Drug Mart Comparisons

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Retailer of pharmaceutical drugs based in Toronto, Canada. The company offers over-the-counter medications, including su
Specialty Retail
Toronto, Canada
53,367 As of 2012

Neuilly, France
 
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Shoppers Drug Mart Competitors (1)

One of Shoppers Drug Mart’s competitors is Sephora, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Neuilly, France.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Sephora Formerly PE-Backed Neuilly, France
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Shoppers Drug Mart Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Shoppers Drug Mart Investments & Acquisitions (6)

Shoppers Drug Mart’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with LifeMark Health Group for . The deal was made on 10-May-2022.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
LifeMark Health Group 10-May-2022 Merger/Acquisition Elder and Disabled Care
Maple (Clinics/Outpatient Services) 15-Sep-2020 Later Stage VC Clinics/Outpatient Services
Paragon Pharmacies 01-Aug-2012 Merger/Acquisition Specialty Retail
Shoppers Drug Mart Specialty Health Network 02-Jul-2008 Merger/Acquisition Clinics/Outpatient Services
Medisystem Pharmacy 11-Nov-2006 Merger/Acquisition Pharmaceuticals
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Shoppers Drug Mart Affiliates

Subsidiaries (4)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Wellwise by Shoppers Ajax, Canada 2020
Shoppers Drug Mart Specialty Health Network Mississauga, Canada 2008
LifeMark Health Group North York, Canada 1998
Medisystem Pharmacy Toronto, Canada 1988

Shoppers Drug Mart FAQs

  • When was Shoppers Drug Mart founded?

    Shoppers Drug Mart was founded in 1962.

  • Where is Shoppers Drug Mart headquartered?

    Shoppers Drug Mart is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

  • What is the size of Shoppers Drug Mart?

    Shoppers Drug Mart has 53,367 total employees.

  • What industry is Shoppers Drug Mart in?

    Shoppers Drug Mart’s primary industry is Specialty Retail.

  • Is Shoppers Drug Mart a private or public company?

    Shoppers Drug Mart is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Shoppers Drug Mart?

    The current valuation of Shoppers Drug Mart is .

  • What is Shoppers Drug Mart’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Shoppers Drug Mart is .

  • How much funding has Shoppers Drug Mart raised over time?

    Shoppers Drug Mart has raised $2.33B.

  • Who are Shoppers Drug Mart’s investors?

    Avista Healthcare Partners, Bain Capital, British American Tobacco, CIBC Capital Partners, and Charlesbank Capital Partners are 5 of 10 investors who have invested in Shoppers Drug Mart.

  • Who are Shoppers Drug Mart’s competitors?

    Sephora is a competitor of Shoppers Drug Mart.

  • When was Shoppers Drug Mart acquired?

    Shoppers Drug Mart was acquired on 28-Mar-2014.

  • Who acquired Shoppers Drug Mart?

    Shoppers Drug Mart was acquired by Loblaw Companies.

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