PHILADELPHIA — At the time of Heyward Donigan’s appointment as chief executive officer, Rite Aid was beset by uncertainties. In the wake of two failed merger attempts — first with Walgreens Boots Alliance, then Albertsons Cos. — and the subsequent sale of 1,942 drug stores to WBA, the company was saddled with a heavy debt
PHILADELPHIA — Beginning Monday, people with Medicare Part B can visit any Rite Aid location and receive up to eight over-the-counter COVID-19 tests every month at no cost. As part of the Medicare COVID-19 Over-the-Counter Test Initiative, people covered by Medicare Part B can bring their red, white, and blue Medicare card to any Rite
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – This April, Rite Aid recognizes Stress Awareness Month, part of its continued dedication to helping customers achieve whole health. Rite Aid pharmacists are specifically trained to understand how to manage and reduce the impacts of stress. As a community resource for stress mitigation and management, Rite Aid pharmacists participate in regular trainings
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid announced on Wednesday that it will begin administering a second booster of the mRNA Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for eligible individuals, following approval by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Individuals aged 50 and older and certain immunocompromised individuals aged 12 and
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid Corp. announced on Tuesday steps to realign its management team and streamline the company’s operations, including the elimination of the Rite Aid chief operating officer (COO) position and consolidation of its pharmacy leadership. As a result, Jim Peters, COO, and Jocelyn Konrad, executive vice president and chief pharmacy officer, have left
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Together, we can build a healthier future. That’s the focus of Rite Aid Healthy Futures, the charity formerly known as The Rite Aid Foundation, as it launches its next era of philanthropic work. Underscoring and living up to its reimagined identity, Rite Aid Healthy Futures today is announcing its new $10
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid said on Wednesday that free N95 non-surgical masks are now available at many of Rite Aid’s locations across the country and are expected to be in all locations this week. The masks are free of charge through the federal government’s distribution program to provide them to all Americans who want them.
ATLANTA – Rite Aid Corp. and RELEX Solutions announced on Thursday an expansion of their partnership to include unified supply chain and category management. After launching RELEX’s end-to-end forecasting and replenishment solution in early 2021, Rite Aid will expand their use of RELEX to include space and floor planning, as well as space-aware replenishment for
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid Corp. posted adjusted earnings of $8.2 million or 15 cents per share for the third quarter, surprising analysts who had forecast an 18 cents per share loss. The company reported a net loss of $36.1 million, or 67 cents per share, for the quarter ended November 27. Adjusted EBITDA
Late last month, the editors of Mass Market Retailers, sister publication of Chain Drug Review, hosted a reception and dinner in Chicago. The occasion was to recognize several of the growing number of women who are starting to lead and shape mass market retailing. The event was noteworthy for several reasons. For openers, there were
PHILADELPHIA —Rite Aid has issued the following statement on CDC recommendation regarding COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11: “On November 2, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concurred with previous recommendations made by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), officially authorizing the emergency use
SEATTLE — Shipt and Bartell Drugs announced a new partnership bringing same-day delivery of quality personal care and household essentials to customers just ahead of cold and flu season. Washington state consumers throughout King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties can now stock up on their most trusted fall and winter health essentials through the Shipt marketplace,
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid has issued the following statement on the CDC recommendation regarding COVID-19 vaccine boosters: “Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concurred with previous recommendations made by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), officially recommending “booster” doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid Corp. announced on Friday the expansion of their partnership with Uber Technologies to offer delivery of Rite Aid products nationwide through Uber Eats. This partnership will allow customers to conveniently order and receive essential healthcare and grocery items directly to their homes. On-demand delivery is now available for 2,185 Rite Aid
