These Michigan Rite Aid Locations Are Closing: Full List

Maybe you've seen some Rite Aid stores closed in your area. It's not just a local thing. Rite Aid is closing around 100 locations across the U.S. I have good memories of going to Rite Aid to get random items, such as makeup or holiday decorations. So, it's disheartening to hear of them closing. What's more, many Michigan Rite Aid locations are closing, and the full list is below.

Rite Aid has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, so they're closing about 100 stores nationwide in conjunction with their restructuring efforts. Currently, the stores closing are in 12 states, and they include leased and owned stores, according to A&G Real Estate Partners. Furthermore, the states where Rite Aid stores are closing include California (17 stores), Maryland (4), Michigan (16), New Jersey (8), New York (17), Ohio (4), Oregon (2), Pennsylvania (17), New Hampshire (2) and Washington (10), Alabama (1), Idaho (1). Rite Aid isn't alone in its woes. Pharmacy chains have been struggling in the U.S., as they try to compete with online retailers such as Amazon, as well as chains such as Walmart, Target and Costco that are becoming more popular options to get medication.

In a press release, Rite Aid said they plan to give employees at closing stores the ability to transfer to other locations "where possible." Moreover, Rite Aid has 45,000 employees.

"Rite Aid has served customers and communities across our country for more than 60 years, and the important actions we are taking today will enable us to move ahead as a stronger company," Jeffrey S. Stein, Rite Aid chief executive officer, chief restructuring officer and a member of their Board of Directors, said in a statement. " With the support of our lenders, we look forward to strengthening our financial foundation, advancing our transformation initiatives and accelerating the execution of our turnaround strategy."

Clinton Township: 35250 South Gratiot Ave., 36485 Garfield Road
Detroit: 1900 East 8 Mile Road
Farmington Hills: 25922 Middlebelt Road
Flint: 2838 East Court St., 1124 North Ballenger Highway
Fremont: 924 West Main Street
Garden City: 29447 Ford Road
Grand Ledge: 715 South Clinton St.
Greenville: 507 N. Lafayette St.
Jackson: 3100 East Michigan Ave.
Lansing: 2701 South Cedar St.
Macomb: 15250 24 Mile Road
Manistee: 1243 US 31 South
Shelby Township: 51037 Van Dyke Ave.
St. Johns: 109 North Whittemore St.
Sturgis: 102 North Centerville Road
Wixom: 47300 Pontiac Trail
Taylor: 9155 Telegraph Road

For those currently in the process of job hunting, the market is working in your favor right now. There are plenty of job opportunities available. Representatives from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget came together for a conference in Lansing on Tuesday. The event aimed to chart the course of the state's employment landscape for the next seven years. Additionally, they’re working to ensure people know about the jobs currently in high demand.

Yesterday, the DTMB and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity released two publications: Michigan’s Hot 50 and Michigan’s Career Outlook. Michigan’s Hot 50 brochure provides a comprehensive list of careers projected to have high demand and offer competitive wages, with the projections extending until 2030. This informative resource includes key details such as job titles, projected annual job openings, hourly wage ranges, insights into job growth, and the necessary education or training levels.

For people with a high school diploma and short-term training, several careers are expected to experience heightened demand over the next eight years. These careers include amusement and recreation attendants, animal caretakers, exercise trainers, group fitness instructors, bartenders, hosts, and hostesses.

On the other hand, for those with a bachelor’s degree or higher, the demand is projected to be strong for professions including general and operations managers, accountants, auditors, medical and health services managers, physician assistants, and industrial engineers.

The information gathered in these lists is valuable for students and job seekers. It assists them in making informed decisions about their future paths.

"It is our goal to provide our education and workforce partners with the information they need to help Michiganders find their path to high-demand, high-wage jobs," Scott Powell, director of the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget's Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives, said in a news release.

Check out these five most in-demand jobs in Michigan, as highlighted by Michigan's Department of Technology, Management, and Budget. See the complete list here.

The projected annual job openings amount to 6,545, offering an hourly wage spanning from $29 to $72. Anticipated growth from 2020 to 2030 stands at 11.9%. The usual educational and training prerequisites beyond high school for this role include a bachelor's degree alongside relevant work experience.

The projected annual job openings amount to 7,635, offering an hourly wage spanning from $19 to $29. Anticipated growth from 2020 to 2030 stands at 12.7%. The usual educational and training prerequisites beyond high school for this role include a postsecondary nondegree award, short-term on-the-job training, or a license.

The projected annual job openings amount to 8,240, offering an hourly wage spanning from $21 to $40. Anticipated growth from 2020 to 2030 stands at 9.6%. The usual educational and training prerequisites beyond high school for this role include moderate on-the-job training.

The projected annual job openings amount to 6,345, offering an hourly wage spanning from $30 to $38. Anticipated growth from 2020 to 2030 stands at 7.9%. The usual educational and training prerequisites beyond high school for this role include a bachelor's degree or s license.

The projected annual job openings amount to 1,420, offering an hourly wage spanning from $19 to $30. Anticipated growth from 2020 to 2030 stands at 12%. The usual educational and training prerequisites beyond high school for this role include a bachelor's degree or s license.