PHILADELPHIA — Joy Errico has led Rite Aid’s internal and external communications team for more than two years, driving consumer and corporate messaging and crisis communications. She also recently took on the role of president of Rite Aid Healthy Futures, a public charity dedicated to uplifting communities through equitable access to the things they need
PHILADELPHIA — As chief merchandising officer for Rite Aid, Pamela Kohn is responsible for front-end strategies in assortment, innovation, customer presentation and space optimization, pricing, promotions, and private label development. Her mission, she says, is to “transform and modernize the merchandising organization in order to elevate the Rite Aid customer experience and engagement.” Kohn’s team
PHILADELPHIA — Karen Staniforth began her pharmacy career in 1982 in Johannesburg, South Africa, 8,000 miles from Rite Aid Corp.’s headquarters. Though she is now chief pharmacy officer at Rite Aid, she never thought she’d actually become a pharmacist when she was younger. She had a Saturday morning job in a pharmacy selling perfume in
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid chief marketing officer Jeanniey Walden has had a diverse career — from graduating with a teaching degree to entering the world of business and ad agencies to being an entrepreneur, leading B2B and B2C marketing strategies and more. She says she has been fortunate to be a part of many pivotal
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid Corp. today announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement (APA) for the partial sale of its Health Dialog business to Carenet Health (Carenet), a provider of healthcare engagement, clinical support, telehealth and advocacy solutions. Health Dialog provides personalized population health solutions to improve the health of members while
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid has debuted a new ad with the theme ‘It Means More’ ad that puts the retail pharmacy chain’s commitment to its customers in the spotlight, along with the passion and dedication of its employees and their ability to provide unrivaled service to their customers. The chain says it aims to emphasize
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid Corporation has completed the previously announced sale of its Elixir Solutions business to MedImpact Healthcare Systems for approximately $576.5 million. “We are pleased to finalize the sale of Elixir, marking another important milestone in our transformation to strengthen our long-term financial position,” said Jeffrey Stein, Rite Aid’s CEO and chief restructuring
PHILADELPHIA – Rite Aid announced the launch of its same-day delivery service for Rite Aid customers within 15 miles of select store locations. Rite Aid customers can shop over 17,000 essential health and personal care, grocery and household items for same-day delivery and receive their order right to their door within three hours by selecting
NEW YORK — On Tuesday Rite Aid got court approval for a bankruptcy loan that would let the company borrow an additional $200 million, while agreeing to enter mediation with committees representing junior creditors and people who have accused the company of contributing to the U.S. opioid epidemic. Rite Aid’s bankruptcy financing, which the
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid Corp. has reached a comprehensive settlement agreement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding the company’s historical use of facial recognition technology to prevent retail theft and issues relating to the company’s compliance with a 2010 Commission Order. Rite Aid will be prohibited from using facial recognition technology for surveillance
PHILADELPHIA — Arguing that this is the season to spread holiday cheer – and not the flu — Rite Aid said it will offer “Flu Shot Fridays” at select locations in the coming weeks, providing a convenient opportunity for families to walk in or schedule appointments for the vaccinations they need to help protect themselves
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid Corp. has sued the Department of Justice to suspend the agency’s lawsuit against over the company’s alleged involvement in the nation’s opioid crisis. The DOJ, which sued Rite Aid in March, agreed only to a “brief pause” of its suit after Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month.