What isn't clear is whether the Bartell name that has been such a presence in the Seattle area will survive, with several experts warning that the ubiquitous brand could disappear.

Rite Aid filed for its second bankruptcy in two years, this time bowing to the fact that it would have to permanently shutter all 1,245 of its remaining pharmacies. Now that the dust has somewhat settled,

Rite Aid, a bankrupt U.S. pharmacy chain, has announced plans to sell over 1,000 pharmacy assets to major competitors including CVS, Walgreens, and others. The sale signifies a significant shift in the U.