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10 RX PLACE STORES ADDED IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK -- Woolworth Corp. opened 10 Rx Place Drug Mart units on March 28 in the New York metropolitan area, bringing the total number of the discount drug stores in the area to 15.erates the Rx Place Drug Mart stores. Woolworth opened its first Rx Place in 1993.The format, ranging in size from 6,000 to 10,000 square feet, is designed to serve the urban customer for whom convenience is a priority.

NEW YORK -- Woolworth Corp. opened 10 Rx Place Drug Mart units on March 28 in the New York metropolitan area, bringing the total number of the discount drug stores in the area to 15.

erates the Rx Place Drug Mart stores. Woolworth opened its first Rx Place in 1993.

The format, ranging in size from 6,000 to 10,000 square feet, is designed to serve the urban customer for whom convenience is a priority. Key merchandise categories include prescription drugs, health and beauty care, cosmetics and snack foods. Rx Place Drug Mart stores are said to follow an aggressive pricing policy, featuring "discount prices on all merchandise, especially prescription drugs," according to the company. Many Rx Place Drug Mart stores operate in space formerly occupied by Woolworth stores closed under the company's repositioning program, announced last October.