CAMP HILL, Pa. — As part of its ongoing efforts to closely manage and reduce costs, Rite Aid has eliminated 254 corporate office positions across its retail pharmacy and pharmacy services segments, the company reported Thursday in the release of its earnings report for the first quarter. Rite Aid has also taken steps to reduce
CAMP HILL, Pa. — As America grapples once again with profound issues regarding race, justice and the treatment of people of color in the wake of tragic events in recent weeks, The Rite Aid Foundation commits to combat racism and foster more diverse, inclusive and equitable opportunities in communities by launching a Racial Equity Awareness
Rite Aid’s ongoing turnaround efforts have been complicated by the arrival of COVID-19. In the second in a new series of video interviews by MMR’s sister publication Chain Drug Review, Rite Aid chief operating officer Jim Peters shares his insights about the company’s robust response to the pandemic and the core elements of the plan
NEW YORK — Even as retailers extend their store hours, they are offering consumers more ways to shop without coming into the store at all. Walmart this month is rolling out its new Express Delivery service, which promises to let customers get more items from the store delivered to their doors in less than two
NEW YORK — As testing becomes more important in the battle against COVID-19, retailers are stepping up. For instance, CVS Health has opened more than 50 COVID-19 test sites at selected CVS Pharmacy drive-through locations across Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, with additional sites to come. The new sites will utilize self-swab tests and
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid is partnering with Instacart to allow customers to conveniently order and receive essential health care and grocery items delivered directly to their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Jim Peters Instacart delivery is now available from Rite Aid’s more than 2,400 locations across 18 states. Customers can visit
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid is significantly expanding its COVID-19 testing effort with the addition of 46 no-charge testing sites, most of which will operate through its stores’ drive-through windows, beginning May 11. The company is also expanding COVID-19 testing criteria at all testing sites to include adults who are not exhibiting any symptoms
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid continues to expand COVID-19 testing sites with its 25th location opening on Thursday, April 23, in Richmond, Va., through its partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Now spanning eight states and 25 store locations, all of Rite Aid’s self-testing sites will be open from 9
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid continues to expand its COVID-19 testing sites with the addition of eleven new locations that will open Wednesday in Delaware, Idaho, Michigan, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Rite Aid is opening the test sites in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid Corp. unveiled a new logo as part of a broader rebranding initiative intended to burnish the retail pharmacy chain’s appeal as a health and wellness destination. The revitalization plan, dubbed RxEvolution, rests on three pillars: becoming the dominant mid-market pharmacy benefits manager, unlocking the full potential of Rite Aid’s
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of articles on how retailers are responding to the COVID-19 crisis. As the COVID-19 pandemic shutters schools, clears freeways and shuts down entire cities, more than 50,000 Rite Aid associates have found themselves on the front lines of a once-in-a-generation public health crisis. We’re living our mission
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid Corp. reported on Thursday its earnings for its fourth quarter as well as the fiscal year, which ended February 29, 2020. Heyward Donigan For the fourth quarter, the company reported net loss from continuing operations of $343.5 million, or $6.43 per share; adjusted net loss from continuing operations of