Pharmacy in Orinda, California, Sporting "Business Closure" Banners
In Walnut Creek, Lamorinda, Danville, Concord, and the Tri-Valley, residents will notice changes on their high streets as Rite Aid, a popular retailer, is closing stores as part of a nationwide bankruptcy restructuring. The Orinda Rite Aid, located across from the community center in Orinda Community Park, is one of the stores affected [1].
The store, now covered in closing signs, is selling off everything, including shelves and fixtures. The pharmacy portion has officially closed, with prescriptions being transferred to the CVS in downtown Orinda automatically [2].
Rite Aid's closures affect multiple states, with the highest numbers in Pennsylvania (42 stores), New York (13), New Jersey (11), and California (27) [1]. California locations set for closure include Santa Barbara, Garden Grove, Sebastopol, and Pomona, among others [2][3].
The closure comes amid Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings due to mounting debt, sluggish sales, and lawsuits related to the opioid crisis. The company had already closed hundreds of stores and now operates roughly 1,245 locations after these additional closures [1].
Blue Shield of California is notifying members who used Rite Aid pharmacies about alternative options for prescriptions. Prescription records are being transferred to other pharmacies, and members have access to retail and home-delivery options like Amazon Pharmacy [4].
For those seeking alternatives, the Medicine Shoppe, which is right near Rite Aid, is being suggested. Readers are encouraged to share the news about the closure on Nextdoor or Facebook to support local journalism [5].
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[1] Rite Aid to Close 114 Stores Nationwide, Including 27 in California, Yahoo Finance, 2021. [2] Rite Aid Closure List: Which Stores Are Closing Near You?, Cheapism.com, 2021. [3] Rite Aid to Close 114 Stores, Including 27 in California, Usearch.com, 2021. [4] Blue Shield of California Notifies Members of Rite Aid Pharmacy Closures, Blue Shield of California Newsroom, 2021. [5] To Support Local Journalism, Share the Story on Nextdoor or Facebook, 925 News, 2021. [6] Join the Free 925 News Newsletter for Updates, 925 News, 2021. [7] Share 925 News on Facebook, Pinterest, and Nextdoor, 925 News, 2021. [8] 925 News is Built with Kit, 925 News, 2021.
- In light of the closure of Rite Aid stores across various states, such as California, residents might consider exploring alternative health-and-wellness options, like the Medicine Shoppe, which is nearby.
- The sudden closure of Rite Aid pharmacies, including the one in Orinda, has driven conversations on health-and-wellness alternatives, as residents are increasingly turning to innovative services like Amazon Pharmacy for their prescriptions.
