Rite Aid Closing 7% of Stores Nationwide, Including 9 in Pittsburgh Area, As Part of Bankruptcy Restructuring

Rite Aid plans to close about 7% of its stores nationwide, including 9 in the Pittsburgh area, as it goes through Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

The company says the closures are based on factors like business strategy, lease considerations, and store performance.

Customers expressed concern about the closures reducing access to pharmacies and health services.

Rite Aid says it will transfer prescriptions and strive to move employees to other locations.

The company has struggled financially for years and faces lawsuits over opioid prescriptions.