Interview with Gabriel Zavala, Commercial General Director, Farmacias del Ahorro
First of all, congratulations on the new distribution warehouse in Lerma, State of Mexico . You mentioned that there were two more to come: can you give us a bit…
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Farmacias del Ahorro are the No. 1 pharmacy chain in Mexico, dedicated to providing health services to all Mexicans through five principles: excellent customer service; a wide range of products and services; fair and competitive prices; the best locations and staff development. Opened to the public for the first time on September 14, 1991 and currently made up of more than 12,000 employees.
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