Rite Aid, the U.S. pharmacy chain that operated more than 2,000 stores nationwide as recently as 2023 , announced Friday it has officially shuttered all of its locations after years of financial struggle.
“All Rite Aid stores have now closed. We thank our loyal customers for their many years of support,” the company said on its website, which continues to allow customers to request prescription and immunization records.
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Despite more than six decades in the pharmacy industry, Rite Aid has been facing financial challenges for years. The company most recently filed for bankruptcy protection in May. At the time, Rite Aid operated 1,250 locations nationwide — a significant drop from its roughly 2,000 stores in 2023