by Rite Aid has released another round of store closures as part of its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. The company, which is aiming to sell off or shutter nearly all of its 1,200 stores, has now marked over 1,000 locations for closure nationwide. The latest list includes 114 stores across multiple states.
Why This Matters
- Rite Aid re-entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May 2025, after first filing in October 2023.
- The company is reducing its retail footprint and selling assets to raise funds.
- Over 1,000 store closures have been announced so far.
- Competitors like CVS and Walgreens are buying some locations and prescription files.
- Concerns are rising about the creation of “pharmacy deserts” in underserved communities.
- Some stores may close as early as August, depending on local conditions.
Newly Announced Store Closures
California (27 stores)
- Sebastopol, Pomona, Corona Del Mar, Orinda, South Pasadena
- Coronado, Sacramento, San Jose (2), San Luis Obispo, San Clemente
- Healdsburg, Rancho Cordova, Pismo Beach, Bakersfield, Simi Valley
- Benicia, La Canada Flintridge, San Diego, Half Moon Bay, King City
- Altadena, Shasta Lake, Mill Valley, Dinuba, Barstow, Lamont
Connecticut (2 stores)
- Monroe, Stratford
Delaware (3 stores)
- Wilmington (2), Bear
Idaho (1 store)
- Coeur D’Alene
Maryland (2 stores)
- Ellicott City, Randallstown
New Hampshire (1 store)
- Lincoln
New Jersey (11 stores)
- Brick, Cherry Hill, Manchester, Voorhees, Waldwick
- Deptford, Lavallette, Vineland, Pennsauken, Belvidere, Gibbstown
New York (13 stores)
- Carmel, New York City, Buffalo (2), Tonawanda, Southampton
- Mahopac, Poughkeepsie, Ransomville, Eastport, Seneca
- Mayville, Cheektowaga
Ohio (1 store)
- Cambridge
Oregon (1 store)
- Grants Pass
Pennsylvania (39 stores)
- Havertown, Abington, Trevose, Philadelphia (multiple), Derry
- Cleona, Sinking Spring, Pittston, Broomall, Clearfield
- Ridgway, Souderton, Wilkes-Barre, Willow Street, Norristown
- Drexel Hill, Ashland, Everett, Harrisburg (multiple), Towanda
- Northampton, Pittsburgh, Womelsdorf, Monessen, Scottdale
- Langhorne, Hanover, Tunkhannock, Bangor, West Chester
- Perkasie, Lansford, Scott Township, Allentown, North Wales
- Hamburg, Lancaster, Hollidaysburg, McKeesport
Vermont (3 stores)
- Windsor, Springfield, Brattleboro
Washington (7 stores)
- Snohomish, Union Gap, Stanwood, East Puyallup, Seattle
- Kenmore, Spokane
Rite Aid has also sold its Thrifty Ice Cream brand for $19 million. More store closures and asset sales are expected in the coming months.
