Rite Aid To Close All Stores Following Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Here’s a Full List of Affected Locations
Rite Aid will be closing all locations remaining in its inventory.
Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy for a second time earlier this month. Despite the store’s promise to remain open despite the filing, the retailer has announced that it will be closing all locations remaining in its inventory. Here’s a full list of affected locations.
A Full List of Closing Rite Aid Locations
According to Newsweek, the 1,240 Rite Aid stores slated for closure include:
- 347 stores in California
- 345 stores in Pennsylvania
- 178 stores in New York
- 95 stores in Washington
- 60 stores in New Jersey
- 48 stores in New Hampshire
- 48 stores in Oregon
- 31 stores in Virginia
- 29 stores in Delaware
- 23 stores in Maryland
- 15 stores in Connecticut
- 8 stores in Idaho
- 5 stores in Vermont
- 4 stores in Massachusetts
- 4 stores in Ohio
There were numerous store closures in 2024 and early 2025. In California alone, approximately 200 stores have already been closed or are in the process of liquidation. As part of the final phase, the firm is closing dozens of locations in New York and Pennsylvania, where it has the most regional presence.
Stores throughout the Southern Tier of New York, including Elmira and Horseheads, are expected to close by May 15. Employees in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and California have reported similar schedules, though the specific closure dates vary by area and leasing agreement.
Rite Aid store closures are happening in waves, with some closing immediately and others closing in the coming months. Liquidation notices began appearing at numerous locations as early as May 1, and staff at certain sites have been warned that their stores will close by the end of May or early June.
Matt Schroeder, chief executive officer of Rite Aid, said in a statement: “For more than 60 years, Rite Aid has been a proud provider of pharmacy services and products to our loyal customers. While we have continued to face financial challenges, intensified by the rapidly evolving retail and healthcare landscapes in which we operate, we are encouraged by meaningful interest from a number of potential national and regional strategic acquirors. As we move forward, our key priorities are ensuring uninterrupted pharmacy services for our customers and preserving jobs for as many associates as possible.”
To that end, the retailer has also discontinued pharmacy operations in a number of locations ahead of retail closures, passing prescription files to competitors such as CVS and Walgreens, frequently without direct patient consent. Customers are encouraged to contact local businesses for exact closure times and to get medications or records before the final shutdown.
Over 1,000 Locations Will Be Sold to Competitors, Including CVS
What stores remain are being acquired by competitors, with over 1,000 outlets sold to companies such as CVS.
So far, CVS Pharmacy has the biggest share. The country’s largest pharmacy company wants 625 Rite Aid outlets spread over 15 states, including 64 in the Pacific Northwest. Walgreens, Albertsons, Giant Eagle, and Kroger are other interested parties.
“These agreements ensure our pharmacy customers will experience a smooth transition while preserving jobs for some of our valued team members,” Schroeder said, per the New York Post.
Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy earlier this month. It was the ailing drugstore’s second Chapter 11 bankruptcy in less than two years. The bankruptcy court has approved the sale of the company’s pharmaceutical business, which is expected to be completed by June.
Despite efforts to sell off company pieces to possible buyers, including competing drugstore chains and private investors, no proposals matched the minimum criteria to keep locations running. The corporation stated that resuming Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings was the only reasonable option.
