Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Louis K. Liggett
United Drug Company
1904–1943
1904–1943
United Drug Company
1904–1943
1904–1943
Liggett developed the name “Rexall” for a wide variety of his products (patent medicines, spices, toilet soap, etc.). He also used it as the name of “franchise stores,” making it into a household name. By 1928 the annual revenue of United Drug, Incorporated exceeded $68 million.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1875–1946
- Birthplace: Michigan
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Owner, Large Business