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Rite Aid Files for Second Bankruptcy, Announces Job Cuts and Facility Closures

The pharmacy chain, still burdened by debt and financial pressures, begins a new round of restructuring less than a year after emerging from its first bankruptcy.

Customers enter a Rite Aid store in California.
The Rite Aid in Orange on E. Chapman Ave. is closing. Signs on Friday, April 26 indicated sales inside were up to 30% off. Photo by Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, SCNG.
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Overview

  • Rite Aid has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in under two years, citing ongoing financial struggles and restricted vendor payment terms.
  • The company plans to close facilities in Pennsylvania, including its Valley Green Office and Collaboration Center, with job cuts starting immediately on May 5, 2025.
  • CEO Matthew Schroeder attributed the financial challenges to economic downturns, increased supplier and landlord costs, and unsuccessful attempts to secure additional capital.
  • As of Monday, approximately 1,240 Rite Aid stores remain operational, though more closures may occur as part of the restructuring process.
  • Court documents from its previous bankruptcy reveal unresolved payment disputes, including over $32,400 owed to a merchandise vendor, Cape Sales.