LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – In news that’s been anticipated for months, Rite Aid confirmed that all its stores in Michigan will close.
The pharmacy chain is continuing with bankruptcy court proceedings. At one time, it boasted 186 Rite Aid stores in Michigan.
MORE NEWS: Train Crash Kills One in Kalamazoo
In addition, Rite Aid announced in June that the company would close a distribution center in Oakland County. By Friday, 191 employees will lose their jobs when that distribution center closes.
Rite Aid isn’t the only pharmacy chain feeling the pinch. CVS Health and Walgreens have gradually closed hundreds of stores nationwide. In June, Walgreens said it would close up to 25% of its 8,700 U.S. stores over the next three years. Walgreens has closed 350 stories in the past five years.
Leave a Comment
COMMENTS POLICY: We have no tolerance for messages of violence, racism, vulgarity, obscenity or other such discourteous behavior. Thank you for contributing to a respectful and useful online dialogue.