Rite Aid

05/20/2013 - 10:46am
Rite Aid appoints Bruce Bodaker to board of directors

A California health executive has been appointed to Rite Aid's board of directors, the retail pharmacy chain said.

05/14/2013 - 2:33pm
ShopSmart study eyes store brands as way to save on beauty products

According to a recent poll that will appear in the June 2013 issue of ShopSmart, 56% of women do not take advantage of coupons and discount codes when it comes to purchasing makeup, skin care items and other beauty products.

05/14/2013 - 10:28am
Rite Aid launches Nail Extravaganza contest

Rite Aid is sponsoring its second annual nail-art contest, the retail pharmacy chain said.

05/08/2013 - 9:00am
Majority of Buffalo, N.Y., Rite Aid stores converted to Wellness format

New York state's second-largest city has become the first market in which a majority of Rite Aid's stores have been converted to the Wellness format, the retail pharmacy chain said Wednesday.

05/07/2013 - 3:54pm
Senate approves online sales tax bill, House next stop for Marketplace Fairness Act proponents

The U.S. Senate passed the Marketplace Fairness Act, which would enable states to collect sales tax on online transactions, to widespread applause from big-box retail.

05/06/2013 - 10:34am
Rite Aid to launch sixth annual Healthy Skin Tour

Rite Aid is sending out a customized 38-ft. van to 50 stores around the country as part of a campaign to promote skin care.

05/03/2013 - 2:12pm
Retail sector's success shows the importance of innovation

Jobs data from the Department of Labor released Friday show that among the 165,000 jobs added overall were 29,000 in the retail sector, results that industry trade group the National Retail Federation heralded as possibly boding well for the economy in the future.

While the numbers themselves speak volumes, it's important to consider some of the factors behind them that explain why the sector has thrived.

05/02/2013 - 10:11am
Rite Aid comps decrease amid earlier Easter, new generics

Rite Aid's same-store sales decreased 4% in April compared with April 2012 due to an earlier Easter and introductions of new generic drugs, the retail pharmacy chain said.

05/01/2013 - 11:52am
Rite Aid signs on as platinum sponsor of EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women

Rite Aid has signed on as a platinum sponsor of the Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk for Women, the retail pharmacy chain said Wednesday.

04/29/2013 - 10:18am
Rite Aid CEO appointed to Supervalu board

Supervalu has appointed Rite Aid president, chairman and CEO John Standley to its board of directors, the supermarket operator said. The company also announced the appointment of Cerberus Capital Management COO and general counsel Mark Neporent.