RITE AID

The Rite Aid Foundation is marking “Giving Tuesday” by awarding more than $2 million to partner charities through its Full of Thanks Holiday Program.

The Camp Hill, Pa.-based retailer has named a new COO, with Bryan Everett stepping down to pursue other opportunities.

Rite Aid reported a net loss of $78.7 million, or $1.48 per share, and adjusted net income of $6.3 million, or 12 cents per share.

The Rite Aid Foundation's $75,000 donation to the American Red Cross will be divided to help relief efforts in Northern and Southern California.

Rite Aid has integrated Apriss Health’s NarxCare platform into its pharmacy workflow to help its pharmacists better identify patients at risk of prescription drug abuse and misuse.

The grants are aimed at enabling children’s hospitals to further efforts focused on improving the health of children in the communities where Rite Aid operates. 

The Rite Aid Foundation has completed another round of KidCents regional grants, this time disbursing more than $5 million to 233 nonprofits.

Rite Aid’s annual Pharmacy Champions Program allows Rite Aid customers to recognize a pharmacist, pharmacy technician or wellness ambassador who has delivered exceptional health-related care.

Rite Aid is letting patients get an early start on preparing for flu season.

The Rite Aid Foundation announced that 390 students have been selected as 2019 Folds of Honor educational scholarship recipients through its KidCents program.

Rite Aid has named Heyward Donigan to the role of CEO, succeeding John Standley, who will be stepping down from the position.

As it sets out on what the Rite Aid team calls its “Path to the Future,” Rite Aid is focused on enhancing its offerings throughout the store — from the pharmacy counter to the front end.