Rite Aid is the Right Place for Last Minute Shoppers

Business Wire, Dec 19, 2007

Shelves Filled With Great Gifts for Every Last Person On Your List

CAMP HILL, Pa. -- The tree has been trimmed, the cookies have been decorated and devoured, and the Christmas cards have been sent--but you still find yourself wondering where the month of December went! There are only a few days left to finish your holiday shopping. No need to travel to the mall or shop on-line. Your neighborhood Rite Aid is the perfect place to meet all your last minute holiday needs, all in the nick of time! Hundreds of Rite Aid stores are open late on Christmas Eve, and for the very last minute shopper, 24-hour Rite Aid stores will be open on Christmas Day, making the last minute shopping spree easier than ever before!

Whether you're just starting to shop or tackling the last name on your list, head to Rite Aid for hassle-free handling of all your holiday needs:

* Toys galore...but still looking for one or two more? The toy aisle at Rite Aid is filled from top to bottom with treasures guaranteed to make any girl or boy squeal with delight. Rite Aid's exclusive brand of toys, Kidz Stuff, offers great quality at a great value. Pick among musical instruments, cars and trucks, plush animals from stocking size to life-sized, board games, dolls, arts and crafts and much more, all under $20!

* Rite Aid has one of the widest selections of gift cards, with over 60 kinds of gift cards to choose from, including iTunes, Lowes, Borders, Rite Aid and gaming cards from Nexon, Gaia Games and Habbo Hotel. You'll surely satisfy everyone on your list, even the person who has it all!

* Looking for a tasty treat for your mailman or mechanic? Holiday gift food sets are just what you need and just what they want! Traditional favorites include Nonni's Biscotti, Royal Dansk Danish Butter Cookies, Lindt Lindor Truffles and the Campbell's Soup gift set (ranging in price from $2.99-$15.99). And don't forget the candy canes! Pick up 12 count packages of the peppermint pleasure for only $1.59.

* Go all out for that gizmo and gadget lover on your list. Rite Aid offers a variety of MP3 players, from Sandisk and Craig Electronics ($39.99-$69.99). Maybe they're more into movies--not a problem. Rite Aid has the latest titles available, including High School Musical 2, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and The Bourne Ultimatum ($19.99).

* Give the gift of relaxation this holiday season! Whether for you or a loved one, send seasonal stress away with the Pure Spring Chocolate Strawberry Bath Set ($9.99). The three piece set features a luxurious body wash, soothing bath crystals and fragrant bath fizzers, in a delicious chocolate strawberry scent.

No matter what you've forgotten, Rite Aid has plenty of last minute necessities to make sure you have the Christmas you've been dreaming of. Need the perfect finishing touches for the presents before placing them under the tree? Rite Aid has a wide selection of gift bags, wrapping paper and bows. For the hostess with the mostest, pick up a tasty treat, like Russell Stover's Boxed Candy or the Whitman Sampler ($7.99). And be sure to stock up on batteries and film so you don't miss a single moment of magic Christmas morning.

Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) is one of the nation's leading drugstore chains with approximately 5,100 stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia. Information about Rite Aid, including corporate background and press releases, is available through the company's website at http://www.riteaid.com.