Rite Aid has declared its intention to shutter an additional 53 store locations, which adds to the approximately 200 closures initiated since the company entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year.
The drugstore chain, based in Philadelphia, has experienced annual financial losses for multiple consecutive years. It also confronts legal challenges similar to those faced by its competitors, particularly related to opioid prescription liabilities. Among its legal settlements, Rite Aid agreed last year to a deal with West Virginia, promising up to $30 million in payments.
The company first disclosed plans to close over 150 stores in 15 states shortly after filing for bankruptcy protection in mid-October. This was followed by an announcement in late November about shutting down another 31 locations. Additional closures occurred earlier this year. Recent court documents have provided a detailed list of store closures in California, although no specific timeline for these closures was outlined. One store has confirmed that its pharmacy operations will cease by the end of April, with the entire store expected to close in May.
- 1208 West Redondo Beach Blvd., Gardena, California
- 1700 W Whittier Boulevard, La Habra, California
- 15924 Bellflower Boulevard, Bellflower, California
- 16491 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Elsinore, California
- 334 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, California
- 5610 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, California
- 37950 47th St E, Palmdale, California
- 7224 Broadway, Lemon Grove, California
- 1030 South White Road, San Jose, California
- 14727 Rinaldi Street, San Fernando, California
- 7211 Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove, California
- 439 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, California
- 1650 Decoto Road, Union City, California
- 888 Lincoln Boulevard, Venice, California
- 35946 Winchester Road, Winchester, California
- 3941 Spring Road, Moorpark, California
- 4037 Ball Road, Cypress, California
- 2500 North 10th Avenue, Hanford, California
While the legal filings mentioned the possibility of objections to these closures, none had been recorded in the case docket as of April 10.
