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Rite Aid to launch 27th funding drive for children’s hospitals

Rite Aid will be running the fundraising campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals from Aug. 1 to 28, encouraging customers to support local children's hospitals.
Placer.ai data sizes up how pharmacy foot traffic is faring

Placer.ai vice president of marketing Ethan Chernofsky noted in a blog post that all of the chains are seeing improvements in monthly visits since the beginning of the year.

Rite Aid’s Q1 delivers on earnings, misses expected revenue target

The company delivered against Wall Street estimates on earnings — posting a net loss of 24 cents per share — but fell short on revenue, even as it rose 2.2% year over year to $6.16 billion.
Rite Aid seeking green, better-for-you product suppliers with upcoming summit

The retailer’s virtual Clean, Green and Better for You product summit on July 29 will identify front-end suppliers whose products support whole health and use clean ingredients.
Rite Aid’s sustainability report outlines progress on 4 pillars of focus

As it shared its solid first-quarter results on Thursday, Rite Aid also released its third annual corporate sustainability report, outlining its environmental, social and governance strategy.
Rite Aid promotes Persaud to chief retail officer

Andre Persaud joined Rite Aid as executive vice president of retail in February 2020, assuming responsibility for new in-store experiences and retail operations processes.
Rite Aid adds delivery via DoorDash

Shoppers in 17 states now can use DoorDash to order nonprescription health, convenience and wellness items.
Rite Aid’s Q4, full-year results beat expectations

Despite a difficult cough-cold and flu season, as well as overarching pandemic headwinds, Rite Aid executives said that the company continues to make progress on its RxEvolution objectives.
Rite Aid adjusts guidance for fiscal 2021

In response to a soft flu season, ongoing COVID-19 impacts and challenging weather conditions, Rite Aid adjusted its guidance for the fiscal year that ended Feb. 27, ahead of it sharing full results on April 15.
Rite Aid extends COVID-19 vaccine priority scheduling period

Rite Aid is extending its priority COVID-19 scheduling period for teachers, school staff and childcare providers following a directive from the Department of Health and Human Services and the Biden administration.
Rite Aid focuses on vaccinating eligible educators, childcare providers

Rite Aid has expanded eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination to pre-K through high school educators, school staff and licensed childcare program staff.
Rite Aid ups commitment to improving chemical management, product safety

Rite Aid is issuing a food-contact materials restricted substance list and requiring own-brand suppliers to certify that its packaging and packaging components comply with it, as well as federal and state packaging laws.
Rite Aid offers testing at all drive-thru stores, COVID-19 vaccines in 5 states

As it expands COVID-19 testing to 441 additional stores, Rite Aid also is kicking off its participation in the federal pharmacy program, offering COVID-19 vaccines in five states and two jurisdictions with direct federal allocations.
Rite Aid adds more than 300 COVID-19 testing sites

The Camp Hill, Pa.-based chain is opening 317 additional drive-thru testing locations in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania on Feb. 5.

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