Rite Aid to Close 154 Stores Across 17 States After Filing for Bankruptcy

Rite Aid plans to close 154 underperforming stores across 17 states after filing for bankruptcy. The closures include 38 stores in Pennsylvania and 31 in California.

The pharmacy chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday amid slumping sales and lawsuits over its role in the opioid crisis.

As part of the bankruptcy process, Rite Aid will transfer prescriptions to nearby pharmacies so there are no disruptions. Employees may also transfer to other locations.

The bankruptcy came with the promise of imminent store closures, but the exact number was initially unclear. The court filings on Monday identified the 154 stores slated for closure.

Affected states include California, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington.