Rite Aid will close 27 stores across 2 states; Ohio and Michigan. In Ohio, there are 15 stores to be closed down, and 12 stores in Michigan. These closures are due to the $3.3 billion debt Rite Aid Pharmaceuticals owes. These 27 stores will be making the number of Rite Aid closed stores since 2023, a total of 511.
Rite Aid stores in the US
Rite Aid is a pharmaceutical store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established by Alex Grass in 1962 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It is a national drug pharmacy chain committed to improving health outcomes. It was formerly known as the ‘Thrift D Discount Center’ but was later changed to ‘Rite Aid’ after years of growth and development.
What is sold in Rite Aid store?
Rite Aid Stores specializes in drugs, prescribes them, and offers other merchandise like over-the-counter medications, beauty services, health aids services, cosmetics, individual care items, foods and beverages, greetings cards, household items, groceries, and pet care.
Rite Aid is closing 27 stores across the US
On October 15, 2023, Rite Aid filed for “Chapter 11 Bankruptcy” protection while facing a debt of $3.3 billion. They began closing most of their stores and named a new CEO as a part of the restructuring. This led to the closing of different stores in October, November, January, and April.
The Detroit Free Press in June 2024, reported that Rite Aid was preparing to close all the remaining stores in Michigan and Ohio which is part of the retailer’s ongoing bid to restore its finances after the court filings in United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey.
The 27 stores are situated in Ohio and Michigan. 15 stores shuttered in Ohio and 12 in Michigan would make a total number of 511 disrupted stores since the “Chapter 11 Bankruptcy” was filed in October 2023.
Locations of the 27 closed Stores in the US
Ohio
Coshocton, Ohio (218, Chestnut Street)
Saint Marys, Ohio (1502, Executive Drive)
Ashtabula, Ohio (2148 Lake Ave, Ashtabula, OH 44004)
Defiance, Ohio (1816 E 2nd St, Defiance, OH 43512)
Youngstown, Ohio (3527 Canfield Rd, Youngstown, OH 44511)
Coshocton, Ohio (218 Chestnut St, Coshocton, OH 43812)
Springfield, Ohio (1805 S Limestone St, Springfield, OH 45505)
Cleveland, Ohio (3402 Clark Ave, Cleveland, OH 44109)
Oregon, Ohio (3362 Navarre Ave, Oregon, OH 43616)
Toledo, Ohio (2434 W Laskey Rd, Toledo, OH 43613)
Warren, Ohio (1560 Parkman Rd NW, Warren, OH 44485)
Alliance, Ohio (1895 W State St, Alliance, OH 44601)
Massillon, Ohio (242 Lincoln Way W, Massillon, OH 44647)
Wheelersburg, Ohio (8130 Rivers Road)
Tiffin, Ohio (2434 W. Laskey Road)
Michigan
Livonia, Michigan (37399 Six Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48152)
Burton, Michigan (G4033 Fenton Rd, Burton, MI 48529)
Burton, Michigan (6026 Lapeer Rd, Burton, MI 48509)
Flint, Michigan (4519 Richfield Rd, Flint, MI 48506)
Ludington, Michigan (936 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431)
Wyandotte, Michigan (1998 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192)
Spring Lake, Michigan (603 E Savidge St, Spring Lake, MI 49456)
Bay City, Michigan (3880 Wilder Rd, Bay City, MI 48706)
Marlette, Michigan (2985 Main Street, Marlette, MI 48453)
Grosse Pointe Farms (107 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236)
Milford, Michigan (640 N Milford Rd, Milford Charter Twp, MI 48381)
Allen Park, Michigan (15411 Southfield Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101).
