RITE AID

Rite Aid is proud to announce the promotions of Jessica Kazmaier and Teri Schanck. Jessica Kazmaier has been named Chief Administrative Officer and Chief of Staff to the CEO. In her new role, she will provide leadership and support to corporate functions, ensuring alignment with Rite Aid’s overall strategic business goals. She excels in driving organizational change and operational effectiveness and is a champion for growing a strong workplace culture to propel the company forward. Jessica most recently served Rite Aid as Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief of Staff to the CEO. Teri Schanck has been named Chief People Officer, reporting to Jessica Kazmaier. As CPO, she will be responsible for designing programming that helps us deliver on our Associate Value Proposition. A dynamic leader and devoted advocate for our people, Teri has served Rite Aid for over a decade in progressing roles in Human Resources, most recently as GVP of Talent and HR Operational Excellence. She is passionate about driving positive change for associates across the enterprise. Congratulations to Jessica and Teri on their well-earned promotions.

We’re pleased to share that Matt Schroeder has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Rite Aid! Schroeder has been with Rite Aid for more than 20 years, most recently serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. His experience and expertise, along with his enthusiasm and deep understanding of the business make him an excellent fit for the company as it advances as a stronger organization. “I am honored to lead Rite Aid on its journey as we continue serving our customers and communities,” said Mr. Schroeder. “Thanks to the dedication of the entire organization, we are beginning our next phase as a transformed company. I see Rite Aid’s remarkable potential, and I look forward to working with the team as we remain committed to our purpose of helping our customers achieve whole health for life.” Read the full announcement here: https://ritea.id/3z0MhDN

We’re excited to announce that we have successfully completed our financial restructuring process and emerged from Chapter 11, marking a new beginning as a stronger company with a rightsized footprint of high-performing stores and a more efficient operating model that better positions us for the future. We are grateful for the ongoing support of our loyal customers, associates and partners, and we look forward to continuing to provide leading pharmacy services designed to improve health and wellness outcomes across the communities we serve. Read our full announcement here: https://ritea.id/4dOLeFV

As we continue to prioritize the health and safety of our communities – especially with respiratory season around the corner – we’re announcing that the updated COVID-19 (2024-2025) vaccine is now available at all Rite Aid locations. This year’s COVID-19 vaccine can restore and provide enhanced protection against currently circulating variants of COVID-19. Appointments are available through our online scheduling tool or walk-in at your earliest convenience. For more information, read our full release: https://lnkd.in/gd4ziH9v

Pricing Accuracy Coordinator Debbi Kanzaki is celebrating 51 years at Rite Aid! 🎉Debbi has worked at Store #05988 in San Jose, Calif., for the past 27 years, and she remembers scooping Thrifty Ice Cream when it was just 5 cents per scoop. Congratulations, Debbi, on this significant milestone, and thank you for your many years of service and commitment to the community!

Drug Store News recently announced winners of their 2024 Top Women in Health, Wellness and Beauty across three categories: Rising Star, Commitment to Care and Business Excellence. We’re proud of the seven Rite Aid leaders that were celebrated for their contributions in #retailpharmacy and recognized as emerging leaders in the industry. Congratulations! 🎉 Elizabeth Hanlon Summer Kerley Kera Levell Erin Lopomo, PharmD, RPh Rageshree Parab Erin Parsons Melissa Russo See the full list here: https://ritea.id/3AouM0r

Many communities across the nation are experiencing high temperatures, and Rite Aid is here to help customers beat the heat to safely enjoy the final days of summer. From practical tips such as wearing loose clothing or limiting physical activity during the hottest times of the day to understanding the impact medications have on sun sensitivity, our teams are dedicated to helping you stay safe. Read more essential tips to stay safe, healthy and cool: https://ritea.id/3zV0x0L

✨ Cheers to 50 years! ✨ Store 6648 in Sacramento, Calif. recently celebrated Pricing Accuracy Coordinator Melody Mannerino for 50 years with Rite Aid – recognizing her hard work and dedication as a cornerstone of the team's success in the Sacramento region. Melody says her tenure has been nothing short of fun and what she enjoys most is working with her fellow associates and customers – she even met her long-time best friend at work! Congratulations, Melody, on this incredible milestone. Thank you for your many years of service and continued commitment to making a positive impact in the community every day.

Today we celebrate #Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, by reflecting on the triumphs and challenges that form our shared history while celebrating the freedom, resilience and achievements of the Black community. As we observe this important historical milestone in American History, Baron Lowe, RPh, MBA, HCM, Vice President of Market Access shares the personal and ancestral significance of Juneteenth, dating back to 1844. "In 1844, when Abraham Lincoln was a 35-year-old lawyer, my great-grandfather Levi Lowe was born into slavery as a second-generation Tennessean. He was a direct beneficiary of Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 and the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865, which turned Lincoln’s executive order into national policy. Levi is buried not far from where I live in Manchester, Tenn. As a free man, Levi fathered Leonard Lowe, Sr., my grandfather, in 1918. He instilled in him the will to overcome the odds through hard work. My grandfather was Superman in my eyes. He was a church elder and the nucleus in the large and loving Lowe family. Born in 1941, my father Leonard Lowe, Jr. (aka Superman II) personified dedication as a nuclear power plant supervisor during the day and by working our hog farm late into the night. Against all odds, these men not only survived… they thrived. If they were alive today and afforded the world that I enjoy, they would possibly encourage me to lead my family with strength, to support my church and community, and to capitalize on all the opportunities that their sacrifices have provided to me. As a fifth-generation Tennessean who is actively raising the sixth generation… I hear you, and I will!"

We're excited to announce our expanded partnership with Instacart to include an EBT SNAP online payment option from more than 1,400 Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs locations. With this new online payment option, eligible customers have seamless access to grocery and pantry essentials they need to enhance their well-being and delivery options tailored to suit their lifestyle. Read the full release here: https://ritea.id/3XeAQ54