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<![CDATA[Rite Aid Reports 2.2 Percent Same Store Sales Increase for January]]>
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<![CDATA[CAMP HILL, PA (February 2, 2012) &mdash; Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today announced sales results for January.
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For the four weeks ended January 28, 2012, same store sales increased 2.2 percent over the prior-year period. January front-end same store sales increased 2.7 percent. Pharmacy same store sales, which included an approximate 230 basis points negative impact from new generic introductions, increased 2.1 percent. Prescription count at comparable stores increased 1.6 <p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1533' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500
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<![CDATA[Rite Aid Pharmacists Help Provide Protection Against Pertussis]]>
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<![CDATA[More Than 3,200 Rite Aid Pharmacies Offer Tdap Vaccinations as the Number of Confirmed Cases of Whooping Cough Climbs&nbsp;&nbsp;
CAMP HILL, PA (February 2, 2012) &ndash; As the number of confirmed cases of pertussis in the United States continues to climb, Rite Aid pharmacists are reminding people that the pertussis booster vaccine, Tdap, is available at more than 3,200 Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide. The cost of the Tdap booster vaccine is $71.99 and is covered by many insurance plans.&nbsp;<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1534' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500
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<![CDATA[In Honor of American Heart Month Starting Today, Rite Aid Launches Nationwide Heart Health Campaign]]>
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<![CDATA[Health Resources &amp; Free Screenings Offered in Support of the American Heart Association's 'Go Red For Women&reg;' Movement&nbsp;
CAMP HILL, PA (Feb. 1, 2012) &ndash; On the first day of American Heart Month, Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) has launched &nbsp;a two-month campaign giving customers access to free heart health resources including "Take Heart" health guides, blood pressure screenings, and online tools and assessments at www.riteaid.com/heart. &nbsp;Rite Aid stores nationwide will also cond<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1531' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500
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<![CDATA[Rite Aid Makes Valentine's Day Easy with "Sweet Escape" &ndash; a Spa Get-Away Sweepstakes for Two]]>
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<![CDATA[Social Media Promotion Also Includes Shareable e-Cards, Games, Quizzes &amp; Exclusive Facebook Coupons
Nearly 4,700 Rite Aid Stores Stocked with Valentine's Day Gifts, Greeting Cards &amp; Heart-Shaped Candies
CAMP HILL, PA (Jan. 30, 2012) &ndash; Rite Aid is spicing up the season of love with today's launch of "Sweet Escape," an interactive Facebook, Twitter and online promotion with prizes provided by HERSHEY'S and American Greetings including a two-night stay at the highly popular The Spa <p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1529' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500
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<![CDATA[Rite Aid Readies for Nation's Biggest Football Game with Great Deals on Party Essentials]]>
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<![CDATA[Deals on Snacks, Drinks &amp; More Help Customers +UP their Game for Less without Hassle of Extra Shopping Trips
Special Circular Prices, $5 Cash-Back +UP Rewards &amp; Extra Party-Size Products Make Game-Day Shopping Easy
CAMP HILL, PA (Jan. &nbsp;26, 2012) &ndash; With the nation's biggest football game just over a week away, Rite Aid is rolling out its best pregame promotional offers to help busy customers get ready for the big game. The promotion also highlights the drugstore chain&rsquo;s<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1528' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500
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<![CDATA[Wendy Barnes Joins Rite Aid As Group Vice President of Managed Care]]>
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<![CDATA[CAMP HILL, PA (January 9, 2012) &mdash; Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) announced today that Wendy Barnes, a managed care executive with more than 17 years experience in contract negotiations, new business development and hospital administration, is joining Rite Aid as Group Vice President of Managed Care.&nbsp;
In this position, Barnes will be responsible for all aspects of managed care, including contracting, maintaining relationships with managed care organizations, pharmacy benefit manager<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1524' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500
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<![CDATA[Rite Aid Reports 3.6 Percent Same Store Sales Increase for December]]>
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<![CDATA[CAMP HILL, PA (January 5, 2012) &mdash; Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today announced sales results for December.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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For the five weeks ended December 31, 2011, same store sales increased 3.6 percent over the prior-year period. December front-end same store sales increased 0.7 percent. Pharmacy same store sales, which included an approximate 177 basis points negative impact from new generic introductions, increased 5.2 percent. Prescription count at comparable stores <p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1523' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500
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<![CDATA[Rite Aid Supports and Encourages Healthy Weight Loss in 2012&nbsp;]]>
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<![CDATA[Resolutions are Easier with Pharmacists' Expert Advice, Health Guides &amp; Online Tools &ndash; All for Free
Two-Thirds of U.S. Adults Are Overweight; Nearly One-Third of Children Have Followed their Example
CAMP HILL, PA (Jan. 4, 2012) &ndash; To encourage New Year's Resolution makers to get healthy and lose weight, Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) is offering customers expert advice in printed guides, online resources and in face-to-face conversations with a Rite Aid pharmacist &ndash; all for free dur<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1522' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500
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<![CDATA[Rite Aid Makes It Easy to Resolve to Save More in 2012 with Resolution Rewards Promotion]]>
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<![CDATA[Rite Aid wellness+ Members Can Earn $20 Toward a Future Purchase by Buying $100 of Select Products
CAMP HILL, PA (Dec. 30, 2011) &ndash; Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) is making it easy to resolve to save more in 2012 with Resolution Rewards in stores starting Sunday and running through Jan. 28.
To participate, members of the free wellness+ loyalty program can look for the red "Buy &amp; $ave" symbol on store shelves and in weekly circular advertisements, including an expanded 16-page circular ad in new<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1521' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500
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<![CDATA[More Than 4,500 Convenient Rite Aid Stores Open Late to Help Last-Minute Santas Make Christmas Eve Magic]]>
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<![CDATA[Nearly All Stores Have Extended Hours Through Dec. 23; Many Stores Open Dec. 24 &amp; Christmas
CAMP HILL, Pa. (Dec. 16, 2011) &ndash; Starting today, nearly all Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) stores are open early and late to help last-minute shoppers score some great deals on gifts and stocking stuffers including the latest toys, hottest electronics, and comfiest bath and beauty gift sets.
More than 4,500 Rite Aid stores will be open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily through Dec. 23, with many locations open Ch<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1520' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500
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<![CDATA[Rite Aid Reports Improved Third Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results]]>
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<![CDATA[&bull; Third Quarter Net Loss of $0.06 per Diluted Share Compared to Prior Third Quarter&nbsp;Net Loss of $0.09 per Diluted Share
&bull;&nbsp;Third Quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $221.5 Million Compared to Prior Third Quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $212.5 Million
&bull;&nbsp;Fourth Consecutive Quarter of Comparable Store Sales and Adjusted EBITDA Increases
&bull;&nbsp;Rite Aid Raises Fiscal 2012 Earnings Outlook
CAMP HILL, Pa. (December 15, 2011)&mdash;Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today reported<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1519' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500
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<![CDATA[Rite Aid's Wellness+ Program To Deliver More Value in 2012]]>
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<![CDATA[Rite Aid Introduces Online Coupon Management Tool, a First for the Drugstore Industry;&nbsp;&nbsp;wellness+ Members Will be Able to Load, Manage and Redeem Coupons via wellness+ Card
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Silver Members Can Now Choose New Wellness Rewards of Their Choice, Including a Gym Membership or a Health/Fitness Magazine Subscription
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Camp Hill, PA (December 13, 2011) &ndash; Rite Aid is making exciting changes to its wellness+ program to deliver even more value to its most loyal customers. Sta<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1516' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500
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<![CDATA[Rite Aid to Release Third Quarter Results on December 15]]>
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<![CDATA[CAMP HILL, PA (December 5, 2011) - Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) said today that it will release financial results for its Fiscal 2012 Third Quarter, which ended November 26, 2011, on Thursday, December 15, 2011.&nbsp; The company will hold an analyst call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (5:30 a.m. Pacific Time) with remarks by Rite Aid's management team. &nbsp;The call will be broadcast via the internet and can be accessed through the websites www.riteaid.com and www.StreetEvents.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;&<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1513' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500
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<![CDATA[Rite Aid to Offer $19.99 Flu Shots Through December 17 in Support of National Influenza Vaccination Week]]>
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<![CDATA[CAMP HILL, PA (December 5, 2011) &ndash; Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) is joining the nationwide effort this week to encourage Americans to get vaccinated against flu during National Influenza Vaccination Week. In support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention effort, from now through December 17, flu shots will be available from Rite Aid certified immunizing pharmacists at all Rite Aid pharmacies for only $19.99*, subject to state regulations. Flu shots are covered by many insurance plans, in<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1514' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500
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<![CDATA[Rite Aid Debuts 25 Deals of Christmas Offering Daily Online Coupons for Gifts &amp; Stocking Stuffers]]>
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<![CDATA[Facebook Promotion Helps Rite Aid Fans Get Great Deals
Fans Can Also Take Quizzes &amp; Pledges Designed to Spread Holiday Cheer
CAMP HILL, Pa. (Dec. 5, 2011) &ndash; Rite Aid today unveiled 25 Deals of Christmas, a new seasonal promotion offering its Facebook fans first crack at a limited number of high-value coupons for some of this year&rsquo;s hottest gifts and stocking stuffers. The promotion will also help Rite Aid's Facebook fans get into the holiday spirit and have fun with interactive<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1515' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500
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