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Rite Aid Moves Closer to Restructuring with 95 More Store Closures and Pharmacy Asset Sales

Pharmacy files from over 1,000 Rite Aid locations are set to transfer to major competitors, pending court approval this week.

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Overview

  • Rite Aid has announced the closure of 95 additional stores across six states, bringing the total closures since its May 2025 bankruptcy filing to 210.
  • Over 70 of the newly announced closures will occur in Pennsylvania, the hardest-hit state in the restructuring process.
  • The company has finalized agreements to sell prescription files for over 1,000 locations to CVS, Walgreens, Albertsons, Kroger, and Giant Eagle.
  • CVS plans to acquire prescription files for 625 locations and take over 64 physical Rite Aid stores, primarily in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
  • A U.S. Bankruptcy Court hearing on May 21, 2025, will determine the approval of these sale agreements, which aim to ensure continuity of pharmacy services for customers.