Rite Aid Corp. CEO Heyward Donigan on Q1 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

6/25/20

Thanks, Byron, and thanks to everyone for joining us. And this was the quarter, like no other, the resolve of our Rite Aid associates and the communities we serve is being tested by the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19 and the events surrounding a crucial dialogue about diversity and racial justice.

First, I couldn't be more proud of how our Rite Aid team has responded to these challenges. The events surrounding the death of George Floyd have sparked important conversations within our organization about how we can do better and the actions we can take to be a part of the solution in our local communities.

Meanwhile, our team's been on the front lines of healthcare during the COVID-19 crisis, showing up every day to fulfill our purpose of serving our communities during this time of great need, including the expansion of COVID testing to 97 stores. And all of this while working together to advance a new strategy that will position us to serve our communities at an even higher level.

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