Why is Duane Reade named Duane Reade?

Duane Reade is named after the intersection of Duane Street and Reade Street in Lower Manhattan, New York City, where the first store was opened in 1960. The name reflects the company’s origins in the local area, and the brand has since become a well-known chain of drugstores in New York City, offering a variety of health and beauty products, convenience items, and pharmacy services.