March 6, 2024 by smeyer and MMR
Elixir Solutions, Health Dialog, Rite Aid
Leading Headlines, Retail News
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
February 22, 2024 by MMR
It Means More, Jeanniey Walden, Rite Aid
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
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
February 2, 2024 by MMR
Elixir Solutions, MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Rite Aid
Leading Headlines, Retail News
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
January 16, 2024 by MMR
Rite Aid, same-day delivery, same-day delivery service
Leading Headlines
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
December 20, 2023 by MMR
bankruptcy, Rite Aid
Leading Headlines, Retail News
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
December 20, 2023 by MMR
FTC, Rite Aid
Leading Headlines, Retail News
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
November 29, 2023 by MMR
Flu Shot Fridays, Rite Aid
Leading Headlines, Retail News
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
November 27, 2023 by MMR
Department of Justice, opioid crisis, Rite Aid
Issue 11-27-2023
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.
November 27, 2023 by David Pinto
David Pinto, opinion, Rite Aid
Issue 11-27-2023
Those among us who yearn for the good old days — and there remain many who fondly recall a simpler time in chain drug retailing — must surely have a second thought or two about Rite Aid, in the wake of that venerable retailer’s fight for survival. Once upon a not-so-distant time, Rite Aid, along
November 3, 2023 by MMR
Jeanniey Walden, Rite Aid, Veteran Appreciation Days
Leading Headlines, Retail News
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid said it will honor the service and sacrifice of all veterans and active military personnel this Veterans’ Day by offering a “Veteran Appreciation Days” promotion. From Nov. 10-12, customers with a valid military ID or proof of service are eligible for 15% off regular-priced items* at any Rite Aid store location.
October 30, 2023 by MMR
After Work Wednesday, Rite Aid
Leading Headlines, Retail News
PHILADELPHIA – Rite Aid is offering an After Work Wednesday clinic at select stores, providing families an opportunity to walk in and get the immunizations they need to protect themselves against the flu, COVID-19, RSV and other viruses. “The health of our communities is always top of mind for Rite Aid, especially as we approach
October 23, 2023 by MMR
Chapter 11, Rite Aid, store closings
Leading Headlines, Retail News
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid plans to plans to close about 7% of its stores initially, as the drugstore chain makes its way through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. The company submitted a list of 154 stores in a court filing. Most of the chain’s stores are on the East and West Coasts, and the list reflects