The Rite Aid store on Castro Valley Boulevard in Oakland, California, will be closing tomorrow, August 24, leaving customers scrambling to find alternative options for their pharmacy and shopping needs. According to a recent article by the Castro Valley Forum, prescriptions are being transferred to a nearby Walgreens in the Castro Village Shopping Center, while employees are being offered a chance to transfer to other sites.

The decision to shutter the store comes after declining business and extensive evaluations by the corporate office. A spokesperson mentioned various factors that influenced this decision, such as business strategy, local business conditions, lease and rent considerations, and store performance. The Oakland Rite Aid first opened its doors in 1964 as Lee Brothers Value World, later converting to a Payless Drug Store in the 1970s, before becoming a Rite Aid.

The sudden closure has sparked discussions about the evolving retail landscape in the area. Around 2016, property managers had considered subleasing the site for a Sprouts Grocery store, due to Rite Aid's already declining business. However, no concrete plans have been announced for the property yet.

For customers who still want to continue patronizing Rite Aid, the next closest location is at 1355 MacArthur Blvd, San Leandro.