Rite Aid to close all New York stores amid bankruptcy filing, including 13 in Queens – QNS

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All remaining Rite Aid locations to shut down following financial collapse.

Photo courtesy of Flickr/Mike Mozart

Rite Aid will shutter all of its remaining New York locations in the coming months as part of a bankruptcy reorganization plan, according to multiple reports.

The national drugstore chain, which currently operates 178 stores in the state and 1,240 stores nationwide, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. This marks the company’s second bankruptcy filingin two years.

According to company officials, Rite Aid is “pursuing a strategic and value-maximizing sale process for substantially all of its assets.” As part of the reorganization, the company will close all of its distribution centers, and its remaining New York stores will either shut down or transition to new ownership.

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The first round of employee layoffs is expected to begin on June 4.

“We’re committed to ensuring uninterrupted pharmacy services and preserving as many jobs as possible,” said CEO Matt Schroeder. He acknowledged the company’s financial challenges but noted strong interest from prospective buyers. “I’m grateful to our associates for their dedication and proud of the role we’ve played in supporting healthcare needs across our communities,” he said.

Rite Aid previously filed for bankruptcy in October 2023, following $750 million in losses the prior fiscal year. That filing led to the closure of multiple stores throughout New York City.

Company leaders have also cited rising incidents of post-pandemic retail theft as a factor contributing to the chain’s financial instability.

The Rite Aid at 43-20 Bell Blvd. is one of 13 stores in Queens set to close.Via Google Maps

In Queens, the following Rite Aid locations are scheduled to close:

Astoria

33-01 30th Ave. | (718) 721-3475

Bayside

43-20 Bell Blvd. | (718) 631-8200

Flushing

158-02 Union Turnpike | (718) 380-8259

3700-06 Junction Blvd. | (718) 639-2647

Long Island City

21-25 Broadway | (718) 932-9200

Woodside

50-15 Roosevelt Ave. | (718) 426-7572

60-26 Woodside Ave. | (718) 639-3234

Jackson Heights

85-10 Northern Blvd. | (718) 476-3087

Jamaica

109-07 101st Ave. | (718) 441-9311

165-02 Baisley Blvd. (Rochdale Village) | (718) 525-7642

Ozone Park

102-30 Atlantic Ave. | (718) 441-1120

South Richmond Hill

122-02 Liberty Ave. | (718) 843-7001

Rosedale

245-14 Francis Lewis Blvd. | (718) 949-7555

What customers should do:

Customers are encouraged to contact their local Rite Aid pharmacy or visit riteaid.com to inquire about transferring their prescriptions to another pharmacy. Rite Aid has stated it will work to ensure a smooth transition of all active prescriptions. Customers can also call Rite Aid’s customer service line at 1-800-RITEAID (1-800-748-3243) for assistance.

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