Thompson to head Rite Aid Northeast division

CAMP HILL, Pa. Rite Aid has promoted Robert Thompson to senior vp of the Northeast division, in charge of more than 1,000 stores. Thompson was previously serving as vp of pharmacy business development.

Thompson will report to Brian Fiala, evp of store operations.

Thompson, joined Rite Aid in 2004 as vp of pharmacy business development, charged with developing and implementing strategic initiatives to grow the company’s pharmacy business. He has been integrally involved in planning and implementing Rite Aid’s integration of the recently purchased Brooks and Eckerd drug store chains.

“We are fortunate to have Robert in this new position because he brings a breadth of experience to the job with his background in pharmacy, store operations and new business development,” Fiala said. “His recent experience integrating our newly acquired stores will be particularly valuable since so many of them are located in the Northeast.”