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Rite Aid Reports 3.2 Percent Same Store Sales Decrease for February
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<![CDATA[CAMP HILL, PA (March 4, 2010) &mdash; Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today announced sales results for February.
Monthly SalesFor the five weeks ended February 27, 2010, same store sales decreased 3.2 percent over the prior-year period.&nbsp;Front-end same store sales decreased 3.2 percent while pharmacy same store sales, which included an approximate 206 basis points negative impact from new generic introductions, were down 3.2 percent.&nbsp;Prescriptions filled at comparable stores decrease<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1285' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500
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Rite Aid's "Fill Up &amp; Fuel Up" Program Returns With Weekly Chances to Win Year's Worth of Free Gas
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<![CDATA[CAMP HILL, PA (March 1, 2010) &ndash; Rite Aid today announced the return of its popular &ldquo;Fill Up &amp; Fuel Up&rdquo; program now through April 24, 2010. During the sweepstakes period, eight lucky prize winners chosen randomly in a chainwide weekly drawing will each receive a year's worth of free gas, totaling $2,600, good at any gas station.&nbsp;
Patients who transfer their prescriptions to Rite Aid with a qualifying coupon will receive a $25 Rite Aid gift card for each prescription, u<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1284' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500
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Rite Aid Raised More Than $5.1 Million For Children's Miracle Network In 2009
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<![CDATA[Camp Hill, PA (February 15, 2010) &ndash; Thanks to the efforts of Rite Aid associates and customers nationwide, Rite Aid raised more than $5.1 million in 2009 for Children's Miracle Network, an international, non-profit organization that raises funds for more than 170 children&rsquo;s hospitals. The money raised will fund life-saving medical care, research, education and outreach programs at 117 Children's Miracle Network hospitals in the communities Rite Aid serves.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The 2009 campa<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1262' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500
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Rite Aid Expands Its Own Exclusive Rx Suncare Line With Rx Suncare Sport SPF 70 and Rx Suncare HairGuard
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<![CDATA[All Rite Aid Rx Suncare Products with SPF Factor 
Carry The Skin Cancer Foundation&rsquo;s Seal of Recommendation as an Effective UV Sunscreen
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Rx Suncare Line Priced under $10 and Available only at Rite Aid Stores Nationwide
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CAMP HILL, PA (February 8, 2010) &ndash; Rite Aid today announced it will expand its own exclusive Rx Suncare line with two new products &ndash; Rx Suncare Sport SPF 70 and Rx Suncare HairGuard&trade;.&nbsp; As consumers look to save money in this tough ec<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1260' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500
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Rite Aid Customers and Associates Donate More Than $765,000&nbsp;For Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts
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<![CDATA[Camp Hill, PA (February 2, 2010) &ndash; Rite Aid customers and associates nationwide donated more than $765,000 to the American Red Cross International Response Fund to help the victims, families and communities affected by the recent earthquake in Haiti.&nbsp;
In the campaign ending January 30, customers were able to donate funds by purchasing $1 disaster relief certificates at any Rite Aid store across the country. Rite Aid associates in the corporate and field offices as well as the company<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1258' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500
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Follow Cupid's Arrow Straight to Rite Aid
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<![CDATA[Hearts Will Flutter Over Gift Selection and Savings This Valentine's Day at Nearly 4,800 Rite Aid Stores&nbsp;
Camp Hill, PA (February 2, 2010) &ndash; While love may not know any boundaries, shoppers' wallets do &ndash; especially in this economy. But cutting back on spending doesn't mean having to cut back on sentiment this Valentine's Day. Shoppers will find Valentine's Day notions and potions in all price ranges at nearly 4,800 Rite Aid stores nationwide.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Personal and practical<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1259' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500
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Chris Hall Named Rite Aid Senior Vice President, Pharmacy Business Development
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<![CDATA[Matt Schroeder Promoted to Group Vice President, Strategy, Investor Relations and Treasurer
CAMP HILL, PA (February 1, 2010) &ndash; Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) announced today that Chris Hall, formerly Senior Vice President, Strategic Business Development, has been named Senior Vice President, Pharmacy Business Development.
The company also announced that Matt Schroeder, formerly Vice President, Financial Accounting and Treasury, has been promoted to Group Vice President, Strategy, Inves<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1257' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500
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Rite Aid Reports 2.1 Percent Same Store Sales Decrease for January
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<![CDATA[CAMP HILL, PA (January 28, 2010) &mdash; Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today announced sales results for January.
Monthly SalesFor the four weeks ended January 23, 2010, same store sales decreased 2.1 percent over the prior-year period.&nbsp;Front-end same store sales decreased 2.1 percent while pharmacy same store sales, which included an approximate 210 basis points negative impact from new generic introductions, were down 2.1 percent.&nbsp; Prescriptions filled at comparable stores decrea<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1256' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500
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Rite Aid Supports the American Heart Association to Fight Heart Disease
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<![CDATA[Heart Guides with Health Tips Available Free in All Rite Aid Stores Nationwide and Online 
&nbsp;Stores Collecting $1 Donations for Red Dress Pinups to Support AHA's "Go Red For Women&reg;" Movement;
Not Just a Man's Disease, Advocates Warn of Most Deadly Female Disease
Camp Hill, PA (January 25, 2010) &ndash; One in three women dies from cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association (AHA), but there are steps women of all ages can take to safeguard their heart. That's w<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1253' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500
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Rite Aid Promotes John T. Standley to CEO, Effective June 24, 2010; Mary Sammons to Retain Position of Chairman
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<![CDATA[CAMP HILL, PA, January 21, 2010&mdash;Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) announced today that John T. Standley, currently Rite Aid President and Chief Operating Officer, will become President and Chief Executive Officer effective June 24, 2010 at the company&rsquo;s annual stockholder meeting. &nbsp;Mary Sammons, currently Rite Aid Chairman and CEO, will continue as Chairman.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Standley&rsquo;s promotion is part of the company&rsquo;s executive succession plan and was approved today at <p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1252' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500
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Rite Aid Names Bryan Shirtliff to New Position of Senior Vice President, Business Development
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<![CDATA[Tony Montini to Join Rite Aid as Senior Vice President, Category Management
CAMP HILL, PA (January 19, 2010)&mdash;Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) announced today that Bryan Shirtliff, currently the company&rsquo;s Senior Vice President of Category Management, has been named to the new position of Senior Vice President, Business Development.&nbsp;
With this new responsibility, Shirtliff will be charged with developing merchandising initiatives to support the company&rsquo;s store segmentation<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1251' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500
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Rite Aid Foundation Donates $50,000 to the American Red Cross International Response Fund to Assist Earthquake Relief Efforts in Haiti
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<![CDATA[Rite Aid to Launch Customer and Associate Fundraising Program to Aid Earthquake Relief&nbsp;&nbsp;
Camp Hill, PA (January 14, 2009) &ndash; Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) announced today that The Rite Aid Foundation is making a $50,000 donation to the American Red Cross International Response Fund to help the victims, families and communities affected by the recent earthquake in Haiti.
The company also announced that it will launch a customer and associate fundraising program next week to aid earthquake<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1241' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500
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Rite Aid Launches Nationwide Shingles Vaccination and Education Campaign
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<![CDATA[CDC Recommends All Adults 60 and Older Get Vaccinated Against the Painful Nerve Disease
Viral Infection Linked to Childhood Chickenpox Strikes Nearly 1 in 3 Adult Americans in Their Lifetime;
Symptoms and Complications Include Skin Rash, Blindness, Hearing Problems, Pneumonia and Even Death
Camp Hill, PA (January 13, 2010) &ndash; Rite Aid is launching a national shingles vaccination and education campaign against the painful nerve disease that strikes 1 million adult Americans annually &ndas<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1240' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500
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Rite Aid Supports Goals of National Influenza Vaccination Week to Immunize and Educate, Now Offering $15 H1N1 Flu Shots at 1,257 Stores in 30 States and D.C.
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<![CDATA[H1N1 Flu Shot Locations Available at www.riteaid.com/H1N1
Shots for Regular Seasonal Flu and Pneumonia also Available at Many Rite Aid Stores
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CAMP HILL, PA (January 11, 2010) &ndash; Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) is joining the nationwide effort this week to urge more Americans to get vaccinated against flu during National Influenza Vaccination Week. H1N1 (swine) flu shots are available for only $15 by Rite Aid's certified immunizing pharmacists at 1,257 Rite Aid stores in 30 states and the Dis<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1239' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500
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Rite Aid Reports 1.8 Percent Same Store Sales Decrease for December
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<![CDATA[CAMP HILL, PA (January 4, 2010) — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today announced sales results for December.
Monthly SalesFor the four weeks ended December 26, 2009, same store sales decreased 1.8 percent over the prior-year period.  Front-end same store sales decreased 2.3 percent while pharmacy same store sales, which included an approximate 188 basis points negative impact from new generic introductions, were down 1.5 percent. Prescriptions filled at comparable stores decreased 0.2 per<p><a href='http://www.riteaid.com/company/news/news_details.jsf?itemNumber=1237' title='Read more of this article'>Read more of this article</a> at Rite Aid</p>]]></description>
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Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500
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