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Rite Aid launches Ello Market

Rite Aid launches Ello Market

PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid has announced the arrival of Ello Market to its shelves – the national drug store chain’s new exclusive collection of quality snacks and indulgent treats to satisfy cravings as well as pantry staples to transform meals. With Ello Market, consumers can feel good about their choices thanks to wholesome, delicious options that

Rite Aid readying updated COVID-19 vaccines

Rite Aid readying updated COVID-19 vaccines

PHILADELPHIA— Following FDA authorization and CDC recommendation, Rite Aid announced scheduling is available for eligible customers seeking the updated COVID-19 vaccines at its locations and at Bartell Drugs locations in the Pacific Northwest. Appointments are available beginning September 22. “Rite Aid looks forward to providing our customers access to the updated COVID-19 vaccine to safeguard

Justin Mennen departs Rite Aid

Justin Mennen departs Rite Aid

PHILADELPHIA — Justin Mennen, EVP and chief digital and technology officer is leaving Rite Aid, effective immediately. Mennen, a seasoned technology and digital leader with more than 20 years of technology leadership experience, was named Rite Aid’s senior vice president and chief information officer in 2018. In 2022, his responsibilities expanded to include leadership of

Rite Aid shares progress in fifth annual ESG report

Rite Aid shares progress in fifth annual ESG report

PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid has published its fifth annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, detailing the company’s initiatives, focus areas, and progress over the past year. The four ESG pillars introduced in the 2021 report – Thriving Planet, Thriving Business, Thriving Workplace and Thriving Community – continue to act as the lens through which

Rite Aid reports better-than-expected Q1 results

PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid Corp. reported a narrower first quarter loss than analysts had projected, and beat revenue forecasts. The company posted an adjusted loss per share of 73 cents, which was much better than Wall Street’s estimated loss of $1.50. Revenue for the period ended June 3 dipped to $5.65 billion from $6.02 billion

Rite Aid posts better than expected Q1 results

Rite Aid posts better than expected Q1 results

PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid Corp. reported a narrower first-quarter loss than analysts had projected, and beat revenue forecasts. The company posted an adjusted loss per share loss of 73 cents, which was much better than Wall Street’s estimate of $1.50. Revenue for the period ended June 3 dipped to $5.653 billion from $6.015 billion from

Albertsons, Rite Aid hone store brands

NEW YORK — Albertsons Cos. and Rite Aid Corp. are among mass retailers enhancing their store brand offerings as growth of the brands continues to outpace gains by national brands. The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) reported store brand sales increased 11.3% last year as national brand sales increased 6.1%. In volume terms, store brand

Influential Women: Jessica Kazmaier, Rite Aid

PHILADELPHIA — As executive vice president and chief human resources officer at Rite Aid Corp., Jessica Kazmaier oversees all aspects of the retail pharmacy chain’s human resources strategy, including talent management, associate engagement, incentives and labor relations. “Each element of my role is just as important as the others when it comes to the success

Influential Women: Karen Staniforth, Rite Aid

PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid Corp. chief pharmacy officer  Karen Staniforth says that Rite Aid has always been focused on the pharmacist and the prescription counter as its growth engine.  The pandemic, of course, validated that view by highlighting the vital and elevated role that pharmacists play in their communities. She notes that pharmacists have been