Rite Aid closing an additional 68 locations across 7 states
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WTAJ Altoona on MSNAttorney General warns Rite Aid customers of looming deadlinesIt’s been one week since Rite Aid announced that it filed for bankruptcy for the second time. Since then, the company has also announced new deadlines for customers to be mindful of. “I love the store.
A Rite Aid distribution center in Harford County, Maryland, is expected to lay off more than 300 workers and close its doors after the Pennsylvania-based pharmacy filed for bankruptcy for a second time.
After receiving feedback from the Federal Trade Commission that led Rite Aid and Walgreens to believe that they would not be able to obtain the clearance to complete the merger, the two companies terminated the original merger agreement, and simultaneously entered into an asset purchase agreement on June 28, 2017.
Bankrupt U.S. pharmacy chain Rite Aid on Wednesday received court approval to pursue a rapid-fire sale of its pharmacy business, with the company aiming to reach agreements with buyers and get a sale approved in just two weeks.
With its bankruptcy filing, Rite Aid will close 47 stores soon, including the locations at Pittsburgh International Airport, the Rite Aid on Atwood and Forbes in Oakland, and more. While some stores will close for good,
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Fred Meyer in Klamath Falls is accepting former Rite Aid customers after its recent store closure. This comes as the pharmacy chain began Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings on May 6, announcing plans to close stores.
Any consumers who experience issues redeeming their Rite Aid points, coupons, unused gift cards, or with returning merchandise to Rite Aid should submit a complaint to the Bureau of Consumer Protection online or contact the Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-441-2555.