Rite Aid

Rite Aid Corporation
Formerly	Thrift D Discount Center (1962–1968)
Company type	Subsidiary
Industry	Retail
Founded	1962; 63 years ago; Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
Founder	Alex Grass
Headquarters	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Number of locations	2,288
Area served	United States
Products	Drug store; Pharmacy;
Website	riteaid.com

Rite Aid Corporation was an American drugstore chain based in Philadelphia. Founded in 1962 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, at its peak it operated more than 5,000 stores. By May 2025, it operated only 1,200 stores across 15 U.S. states and was the seventh-largest pharmacy in the U.S. when taking into account big box chain

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The core business was the retail pharmacy, which sold prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, personal care items, and other merchandise. Some locations also featured services like clinics and photo departments.

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