Dart Drug was a chain of discount drug stores in the metropolitan Washington, DC region. It was founded in 1955, by Herbert Haft and his wife Gloria in Adams Morgan. The chain expanded to over 100 stores, and became a vehicle (as Dart Group) by which Herbert Haft engaged in greenmail activities against other public companies.
Dart Drug was a network of discount pharmacies in the metropolitan Washington, DC area. It began in 1955 by Herbert Haft and his wife Gloria in Adams Morgan. The chain grew to encompass more than 100 stores, and later became an instrument (as Dart Group) for Herbert Haft to carry out greenmail tactics against other publicly traded firms.