le of the company. Shareholders want to make money. If they are not happy, they will pull their money out and the company will see a decline in their investment.The next important concept that is seen in this mission statement is the need to be a growing, innovative, healthcare-oriented, convenient merchandiser. As seen throughout this paper, Walgreens is accomplishing each and every one of these tasks. Walgreens' goal is to become "the neighborhood pharmacy" of choice. Their stores service customers one to two mile radius and focus on the "laser shoppers". In 2000, Walgreen Company opened up its 3000th store, and is expected to hit 6000 stores by 2010. Always thinking ahead, Walgreens is keeping up with technology and the times, and staying one step ahead of the competition. Pharmacy and health care sales represent the majority of the revenue coming out of this giant drugstore chain. Lastly, throughout the years, Walgreens has made an effort to revolve its business around convenience to the consumer. Widening the aisles, carrying a wide variety of products, and basically becoming a one-stop shop for customers have accomplished this. Everything is easy to find and time is not wasted in lines. This portion of the vision definitely describes the company Walgreens. Walgreens targets consumers of all backgrounds. For this reason and more, this company prides itself on keeping services at fair prices. Of course Walgreens must pay for all of the extra amenities that they provide, but keeping that in mind, the company keeps prices fair. Again, Walgreens became successful by thinking of the needs of the consumer.Employees are one of the most important pieces to the so-called puzzle called a company. If the employees are not happy the service will fall apart. For this reason, Walgreens provides loyalty to their employees, and offers challenging and rewarding opportunities. Respect and dignity will come if the work environment i...
