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Walgreens Opens New Mount Carmel Location

Konover Development Corporation recently completed the development of a new Walgreens drugstore at 2505 Whitney Avenue in Hamden, CT. The new 14,490 square-foot store opened for business June 30, 2006. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held September 15, 2006 and was attended by Town Clerk Vera Morrison and Driector of economic Development Dale Kroop, Walgreens reps, KDC reps, anyone who may have spoken at the ceremony.)

Vera Morrison and Walgreens Crew

Konover Development Corporation prides itself on its responsible approach to development. It worked hand-in-hand with town officials, subcontractors and Walgreens to ensure that a viable project was brought to fruition for the community. Konover is particularly grateful to Hamden Mayor Craig Henrici and Dale Kroop, Director of Economic & Community Development for their support during the development process for this new Walgreens.Stanley Glantz, Senior Vice President of Konover Development Corporation stated, "Konover has enjoyed a long and fruitful relationship with Walgreens, and we're pleased to be working with them once again. Walgreens shares our philosophy of creating assets for communities, and I am confident they will be a welcome addition to Hamden."

About Walgreens

Walgreen Co. is the nation's largest drugstore chain with fiscal 2006 sales of $47.4 billion. The company operates 5,461 stores in 47 states and Puerto Rico, and plans to operate more than 7,000 stores by 2010. Walgreens also provides additional services to pharmacy patients and prescription drug and medical plans through Walgreens Health Initiatives (a pharmacy benefits manager), Walgreens Mail Service, Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy and Walgreens Home Care.

About Konover Development Corporation

Konover Development Corporation specializes in retail real estate development throughout the Northeast. Konover is one of the region’s most active developers, with over 4,000,000 square feet of new projects currently in progress for national and regional retail clients. Konover partners with communities to foster understanding and consensus for every new project. This spirit of cooperation has been successful in achieving the right balance of client and community needs for nearly 50 years. For more information, visit the company’s w

 

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