Rite Aid Corporation operates in the Drug stores and proprietary stores sector. Rite Aid Corporation is a retail drugstore chain in the United States. The Company operates its drugstores in 31 states across the country and in the District of Columbia. As of February 26, 2011, it operated 4,714 stores. In its stores, the Company sells prescription drugs and a assortment of other merchandise, which it calls front end products. The Company also sells a selection of health and beauty aids and personal care products, seasonal merchandise and a large private brand product line. During the fiscal year ended February 26, 2011 (fiscal 2011), prescription drug sales accounted for 67.8% of its total sales. The Company carries a full assortment of front end products, which accounted for the remaining 32.2% of its total sales in fiscal 2011. Front end products include over-the-counter medications, health and beauty aids, personal care items, cosmetics, household items, beverages, convenience foods and greeting cards, as well as photo processing. In
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