Rite Aid Thrifty Ice Cream brand faces closure amid bankruptcy
(FOX40.COM)—As spring comes to an end and summer approaches in Northern California, over 500 Rite Aid's popular brand Thrifty Ice Cream is set to close down as part of its bankruptcy, which was filed again on May 5.
Over 347 stores are located in California, and a couple of them are just in your neighborhood. Here's a list of some Rite Aid stores in Northern California.
2751 Del Paso Road, Sacramento
1260 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento
4774 West Lane, Stockton
720 Sutton Way, Grass Valley
The popular ice cream started in 1940 at a small factory in West Hollywood, according to the Thrifty website. After a while, Angelenos headed to the flagship Thrifty Drug Store in downtown Los Angeles for a chance to sample the ice cream from the soda fountain.
'The high-quality, small-batch ice cream even snagged awards from the L.A. County Fair,' Thrifty officials said.
In the 1970s, the ice cream had attained its status along the West Coast, with many celebrities giving it a shoutout. In 1967, the company moved to a larger factory in El Monte, and it stands today for people to come in and enjoy a scoop of ice cream.
Thrifty has been known for its signature scoop, which is cylindrical, and on top of many flavors, they have available for people to purchase. No information has been released on when customers can expect these closures nationally and locally.
Matt Schroeder, Chief Executive Officer of Rite Aid, said, 'For more than 60 years, Rite Aid has been a proud provider of pharmacy services and products to our loyal customers. While we have continued to face financial challenges, intensified by the rapidly evolving retail and healthcare landscapes in which we operate, we are encouraged by meaningful interest from a number of potential national and regional strategic acquirors. As we move forward, our key priorities are ensuring uninterrupted pharmacy services for our customers and preserving jobs for as many associates as possible.'
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