Melville Corporation
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| NYSE: MES (1922-1996) | |
| Industry | Retail holding company |
| Predecessor | Melville Shoe Corporation |
| Founded | 1922 |
| Founder | Ward Melville |
| Defunct | 1996 |
| Fate | Sold all non-healthcare assets and rebranded into the CVS Health Corporation |
| Successor | CVS Health Corporation |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Number of locations | 7,282 (at its peak) |
| Subsidiaries | See Divisions |
Melville Corporation was a large retail holding company incorporated by Ward Melville in 1922 from Melville Shoe Company. Formerly based in Rye, New York, it became CVS Corporation in 1996 under a massive reorganization plan. The company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker MES, before changing its ticker to CVS.
At its peak, Melville operated over 7,282 retail stores in approximately 3,500 unique locations, providing a wide range of products.