Rite Aid’s Three Big Days to Save Returns to Mark the Official Start of the Holiday Shopping Season
November 24 2014 - 10:25AM
Business Wire
Select Rite Aid Stores Nationwide Set to Open 8
a.m. Thanksgiving and 7 a.m. Black Friday to Kick Off Busiest
Shopping Weekend of the Year
Rite Aid stores nationwide are ready for customers to dash
through the aisles in search for the perfect gift, décor or holiday
essentials at great prices with many of its 4,600 convenient
locations open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and opening at
7 a.m. on Black Friday.* According to the 2014 Accenture Holiday
Shopping Survey, 45 percent of consumers plan to shop on
Thanksgiving Day, an increase from 38 percent in 2013.
“Rite Aid is offering something for everyone this holiday
season, whether they are looking for items that are new and
exciting or traditional holiday gifts,” said Tony Montini, Rite Aid
executive vice president of merchandising. “Our shelves are stocked
with this year’s must-have items and we’re offering tremendous
value through our wellness+ program. With our easily accessible
locations and expanded hours, Rite Aid is sure to be a convenient
destination for shopping during the busiest shopping weekend of the
year and throughout the holiday season.”
Members of Rite Aid’s free wellness+ program will enjoy super
savings on this year’s hottest items including:
Holiday Décor
- The popular 5 ft. tall animated signing
and storytelling Santa is returning this year for $59.99.
- 50% off wide selection of Christmas
décor including wreaths, wall art, village collection pieces and
candles to turn any home into a Winter Wonderland.
- An assortment of artificial Christmas
trees varying in size with great deals on light sets and
batteries.
- Stock up now as assorted holiday boxed
cards, gift wraps and gift bags are buy one, get two free.
Holiday Gifts
- Deals on Craig tablets and netbooks can
be found for $69.99.
- For $29.99, Rite Aid has a Midland
wearable camera, which allows the user to capture all of the action
from an incredible point of view.
- A great selection of cosmetic, bath and
fragrance gift sets available in both Men’s and Women’s from
favorites such as Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry, Nautica,
Stetson and more.
- A variety of children’s toys including
radio controlled cars and helicopters, mini-foosball table, Barbie,
Disney Frozen book set and an assortment of plush stuffed
animals.
- 2 for $9 on Holiday Popcorn Tins where
shoppers can choose from 24 distinct designs including Coca-Cola,
Disney and various holiday scenes.
- Stock up on decadent holiday chocolates
from favorites such as Hershey’s Pot of Gold, Russell Stover,
Ferrero Rocher or Peppermint Roca.
Picture Perfect Holiday Greetings and Gifts
- Get your personalized holiday greeting
card out of the way as Rite Aid is offering a new broad assortment
of multiple-image greeting cards to help spread the cheer to
friends and family.
- Other great photo gifts include mugs,
holiday ornaments, wall decals, tablet covers and cell phone cases;
visit RiteAid.com to find great values on 8x10 canvases and
feather-light wood prints.
Check out the Rite Aid circular for all Black Friday deals
available through Saturday. And for customers who don’t feel like
fighting the crowds, visit shop.riteaid.com. Shop comfortably from
home and enjoy exclusive and expanded merchandise offers, the same
sales and promotions as in-store customers, plus free shipping on
all orders now through Dec. 6.
Spread the Social Cheer
Beginning Dec. 1, Rite Aid will feature an array of “One-Stop
Stocking Shop” themed content on its social media channels.
Followers will enjoy exclusive seasonal deals, customized stocking
ideas and have the chance to win Rite Aid gift cards on Rite Aid’s
Facebook and Instagram channels. To enter the giveaways, fans will
have a chance to guess what gift is wrapped in festive holiday
wrapping paper by looking at the shape of the product and reading
clever clues. For holiday deals and delights, visit Rite Aid’s
social channels at www.facebook.com/riteaid,
www.instagram.com/riteaid and www.twitter.com/riteaid.
Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) is one of the nation's leading
drugstore chains with nearly 4,600 stores in 31 states and the
District of Columbia and fiscal 2014 annual revenues of $25.5
billion. Information about Rite Aid, including corporate background
and press releases, is available through the company's website at
www.riteaid.com.
* Store hours may vary and many pharmacies close at 3 p.m.; see
www.riteaid.com/ stores for details.
Rite Aid CorporationKristin Kellum,
717-975-5713Kristin.kellum@riteaid.com
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