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CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid Corp. is rebuilding its drug store at 300 Martin Luther King Boulevard in Baltimore, which experienced heavy damage during last month’s riots.
Rite Aid said Tuesday that seven other stores in Baltimore that were closed because of damage from the protests reopened by May 7 and are serving customers. Rite Aid employees affected by the store closures were temporarily transferred to nearby store locations.
Plans call for Rite Aid to open a temporary trailer at the 300 Martin Luther King Boulevard location on May 18 to serve customers’ prescription needs while the store is rebuilt. The temporary facility will also offer an assortment of over-the-counter medicines and everyday items, including snacks and beverages.
Demolition and clean up at the site has begun, and construction is expected to be completed by late summer, Rite Aid said.
“Rite Aid has long been a part of the Baltimore community, and we know how much our customers rely on us for their health and wellness needs as well as every day needs,” Bob Thompson, executive vice president of operations at Rite Aid, said in a statement. “It’s important that our customers know we stand with them during this difficult time, and we are committed to rebuilding our store to serve their needs for many years to come. I know I speak for all Rite Aid associates, especially those in Baltimore, when I say we look forward to opening the doors at our rebuilt store and welcoming back our customers later this summer.”
Rite Aid operates 30 stores in the city of Baltimore and another 70 stores in the surrounding area. The company employs about 800 associates in its stores and regional office.
CVS Health announced late last week that it plans to rebuild two CVS/pharmacy stores in Baltimore that sustained heavy fire damage during the riots in the city. Walgreens previously reported that none of its stores in the area were closed or suffered any damage during the protests.
