Drugstore chain Rite Aid said Tuesday it plans to shutter at least 63 stores as it reassesses how many locations it needs.
The company said the closures were identified as part of an ongoing review and it anticipates it will find additional shops to shut in the next several months.
On Tuesday, Rite Aid posted mixed financial results for the fiscal third quarter. Although it earned more than expected on an adjusted basis, its sales for the three months ended Nov. 27 came in lower than analysts projected. The retailer also cut its outlook for sales for the fiscal year.
The pharmacy shares closed Tuesday up 21.4%. Shares are down about 4% year to date, putting Rite Aid’s market capitalization at about $839 million.
A list of the dozens of stores Rite Aid plans to shut wasn’t immediately available. Rite Aid operates more than 2,400 retail pharmacy locations in the U.S.
Last month, drugstore rival CVS Health said it will close roughly 900 stores over the next three years, as it adjusts to shoppers who are buying more online.
