Rite Aid Closures: What Michiganders Should Brace For

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For many of us, Rite Aid has been a familiar name, a place we’ve stopped by for everything from last-minute prescriptions to quick snack runs. But now, as part of a broader restructuring, Rite Aid is closing a significant number of its stores across the country, and Michigan isn’t being spared.

Rite Aid seems to have all but abandoned Michigan. It’s a harsh reality, considering that at the start of 2024, 185 stores were up and running in the state. However, since the company’s June bankruptcy and even before the most recent filing on Monday, MLive reports that 165 Michigan stores were already marked for closure. Now, with new paperwork submitted on August 5, Rite Aid plans to close six more locations.

This is difficult news for many Michiganders who rely on these stores not just for filling prescriptions but for the lifelong relationships and friendships they've built with Rite Aid pharmacists and staff. Despite being part of a national chain, these stores have become a vital part of the community, and their closure feels like a loss of that connection.

How Many Rite Aid Remain Off the Bankruptcy Closure List to Date

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Rite Aid's website now lists only 170 locations in Michigan, not accounting for stores like Adrian’s, which has already closed. With the latest announcement, a staggering 171 of the state's 185 Rite Aid stores are now set to close. Just imagine the overwhelming number of prescription transfers that will need to happen before every last fixture and shelf is cleared out.

Rite Aid isn't alone in this struggle—other retailers and restaurants like Big Lots and Red Lobster have also been forced to close locations, either due to bankruptcy or in an effort to avoid it. For those still relying on the final 14 Rite Aids not yet slated for closure, let’s hope they can continue to fill their prescriptions without disruption. Now, let’s take a closer look at seven national bankruptcies that will have a significant impact on Michigan.

Sources:

https://99wfmk.com/rite-aid-closures-michigan/

https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2024/07/nearly-every-rite-aid-in-michigan-closing-see-list-of-165-stores.html