Headline
Headline
Back to Snohomish, WA News

CVS Pharmacy to take over many Rite Aid, Bartell Drugs store sites in Pacific Northwest

Snohomish, WALocal News

CVS will acquire many Rite Aid and Bartell stores in the Pacific Northwest following Rite Aid's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on May 5. Rite Aid's press release confirmed that stores transitioning to CVS will remain operational during the process. However, Rite Aid is also closing several locations, including a Granite Falls store slated to close after June 6, leaving the independent Granite Falls Pharm A Save as the town’s only drugstore. CVS, which has 38 stores in Washington, currently lacks a presence in east Snohomish County. The bankruptcy process has seen Rite Aid sell off unexpired leases from its 1,240 stores to various pharmacy chains, including Walgreens and Kroger.

This restructuring reflects Rite Aid's significant financial challenges, including debts exacerbated by government-led opioid prescription lawsuits. Rite Aid has lagged behind larger chains like Walgreens and CVS in size and financial stability. The acquisition by CVS signals a shift in the competitive landscape of drugstores in the region.

Related Articles

Snohomish, WALocal News

Take the Next Step has more services than you may realize

Take the Next Step (TTNS) in Monroe provides a wide range of resources, serving 60 to 70 people weekly with community dinners. Founded in 2004 by Donna Olson, TTNS offers vital support for families, teens, and the unhoused, aiming to connect them with essential services.

Snohomish, WALocal News

Everett council candidate Niko Battle faces eligibility challenge in court

A court challenge seeks to disqualify Niko Battle from the Everett City Council ballot, claiming they do not reside at the address listed on their voter registration. Resident John Dimas filed the challenge after the apartment manager stated she had no record of Battle in her lease records. Battle must appear before a judge on September 9 to address the allegations.

Snohomish, WALocal News

Complaints of retributive coach at Jackson robotics denied in district investigations

Parents James and Shelly Lee accuse Jackson High's robotics team of retaliatory actions against their child, who was removed from the team after criticizing its operations. Investigations by the school district have denied these claims, while an insider alleges that adult mentors dominate the robot-building process, undermining the educational purpose of the program.