Rite Aid, CVS
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Albertsons Companies invites Rite Aid customers to easily fill or transfer their prescriptions to the retailer’s more than 1,700 pharmacy locations nationwide. Albertsons Companies invites Rite ...
What isn't clear is whether the Bartell name that has been such a presence in the Seattle area will survive, with several experts warning that the ubiquitous brand could disappear.
The corporation also agreed to acquire the prescription files of 625 Rite Aid pharmacies across 15 states in areas that CVS serves, a spokeswoman said.
Albertsons, Kroger and Giant Eagle, among others. CVS Pharmacy will buy and operate many Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs stores in Washington, Oregon and Idaho, Rite Aid said in a filing.
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Back in 2018, when Rite Aid was planning to merge with Idaho-based grocer Albertsons, it sent out a notice for a special meeting for shareholders to approve the merger between the two companies.
Rite Aid is closing Idaho stores and selling prescriptions to CVS, Albertsons, and others. Customers can expect closures within months.