by By Gilberto K. Garcia | May 9, 2025 | TheRocketFlame.com
Rite Aid, one of America’s largest pharmacy chains, is preparing for a new round of store closures after filing for bankruptcy for the second time.
The pharmacy giant, once headquartered in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, filed its latest bankruptcy case earlier this week. According to court documents, dozens of Rite Aid locations are slated for closure, and the company is gearing up to sell hundreds more.
Store Closures Coming Soon
A&G Real Estate Partners, the firm overseeing the sale, announced that 1,187 retail leases and 50 company-owned properties across 15 states are up for sale. The sales and auctions are expected to begin this May, pending court approval.
Closures Across Nine States
The first 47 Rite Aid stores listed for closure span across California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington.
Among the California closures are stores in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Diego, and San Jose. Pennsylvania, the company’s home state, will also see closures in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Kutztown, among others.
Full Store Closure List
Here are some key locations:
California:
- Santa Monica – 1331 Wilshire Blvd
- Los Angeles – 446 E Washington Blvd, 1534 E Florence Ave
- Long Beach – 3300 E Anaheim St
- San Diego – 4840 Niagara Ave
- San Jose – 1550 Hamilton Ave
- Others: Napa, San Pedro, Wildomar, Pasadena, Riverside, and more
Connecticut:
- Cheshire – 180 Main St
- Danbury – 113-115 Mill Plain Rd
- Naugatuck – 56 Rubber Ave
Massachusetts:
- Clinton – 1031 Main St
New Hampshire:
- Peterborough – 19 Wilton Rd
- Keene – 354 Winchester St
- Exeter – 75 Portsmouth Ave
New Jersey:
- Neptune – 75 S Main St
- Sicklerville – 403 Sicklerville Rd
New York:
- Brooklyn – 8222 18th Ave, 5901 Bay Pkwy
- Ridgewood – 55-60 Myrtle Ave
- Woodside – 50-15 Roosevelt Ave, 60-26 Woodside Ave
Oregon:
- Klamath Falls, Bend, Portland, The Dalles
Pennsylvania:
- Pittsburgh International Airport
- Harrisburg – 304 Market St
- Halifax, Belle Vernon, Berwick, Kutztown, Richboro
Washington:
- Ephrata – 250 Basin St SW
- North Bend – 248 Bendigo Blvd S
Employee Layoffs Begin
In a letter to employees, Rite Aid CEO Matthew Schroeder confirmed that layoffs began Monday, affecting the Valley Green Office Facility in Etters and the Collaboration Center in Philadelphia.
Schroeder noted that Rite Aid tried to secure funding and negotiate with lenders but was unsuccessful. He expressed regret for the short notice, saying the company informed employees “as soon as practicable.”
What’s Next?
The closures and asset sales are still pending court approval. Rite Aid has stated that stores will continue to operate as they work to transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies.
