Bartell’s days may be numbered as CVS looks to buy bankrupt Rite Aid’s remaining stores

Bartell’s days may be numbered as CVS looks to buy bankrupt Rite Aid’s remaining stores

What isn't clear is whether the Bartell name that has been such a presence in the Seattle area will survive, with several experts warning that the ubiquitous brand could disappear.

Full list of major Main Street chain set to close stores across nine states

Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October 2023 and is planning to restructure under financial stress across nine states.

Rite Aid has begun a series of sale agreements to ensure continuity of care

PHILADELPHIA— Rite Aid Corp. has announced that it has successfully entered into a series of sale transactions and pharmacy services transition agreements. This includes the rolling transition of pharmacy assets from more than 1,000 store locations across the U.S. to operators including CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Albertsons, Kroger, and Giant Eagle, among others, as well as the sale and operation. CVS Pharmacy will buy and operate many Rite Aid an…