Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2021
Rite Aid announces plan to close 63 stores
Rite Aid announced a plan to close 63 stores as part of a cost-reduction program. The announcement said the closures were expected to provide an annual EBITDA benefit of approximately $25 million; it did not identify the locations.
2021
Natalist expands retail availability across the United States
Natalist announced that its products were available in nearly 6,000 stores across the United States, including expanded distribution in Target stores and rollouts at Rite Aid, Albertsons, Safeway, and Shaw's.
2020
Rite Aid announces acquisition of Bartell Drugs
Bartell Drugs announced that it had been sold to Rite Aid for $95 million. The report describes the transaction as an acquisition but does not establish its completion.
2020
Rite Aid expands COVID-19 testing sites
Rite Aid opened 161 additional COVID-19 self-swab testing sites, bringing its total to 258 locations across 13 U.S. states.
2020
West Virginia sues Rite Aid and Walgreens over opioid distribution
West Virginia filed a lawsuit alleging that Rite-Aid and Walgreens failed to monitor and report suspicious prescription painkiller orders and contributed to a public nuisance. The allegations are not stated as court findings.
2020
Rite Aid reveals a new logo as part of a brand refresh
Rite Aid revealed a new logo, replacing its classic red with a softer green, as part of a brand refresh and broader store strategy.