LONGUEUIL, QUEBEC--(MARKET WIRE)--Sep 29, 2008 -- The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc. (Toronto:PJC-A.TO - News) announced today that the release of results for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 will take place on October 6, 2008 at approximately 7:00 a.m. ET.

Financial analysts and investors are invited to attend a conference call during which the financial results will be presented.

 

Time and date:        Monday, October 6, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. ET

Dial number:          514-861-2909 or 1 888-789-9572
                      Access code 3268761 followed by pound sign (#)

Conference call name: The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc.

Media and other interested individuals are invited to listen to the live or deferred broadcast on the Jean Coutu Group corporate website at www.jeancoutu.com. A full replay will also be available by dialling 514- 861-2272 or toll free at 1 800-408-3053 until November 7, 2008. The access code is 3268761, followed by pound sign (#).

About The Jean Coutu Group

The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc. operates a network of 336 franchised drugstores in Canada located in the provinces of Quebec, New Brunswick and Ontario (under the banners of PJC Jean Coutu, PJC Clinique and PJC Sante Beaute) and employs more than 16,000 people. The Jean Coutu Group is one of the most trusted names in Canadian pharmacy retailing. The Company holds a significant interest in Rite Aid Corporation, one of the United States' leading drugstore chains with more than 5,000 drugstores in 31 states and the District of Columbia.

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     Michael Murray
     Director, Investor Relations
     450-646-9611, ext. 1068
      
     Helene Bisson
     Director, Public Relations
     450-646-9611, ext. 1165