From spooky to whimsical, Rite Aid’s nearly 4,600 convenient nationwide
locations are bringing the hocus pocus this Halloween season. With an
expanded selection of costumes, accessories, party supplies, pumpkin
carving kits and more, Rite Aid is your one-stop-shop for those who plan
ahead or the last minute shoppers. According to National Retail
Federation’s 2014 Halloween Consumer Spending Survey, total spending on
Halloween this year will reach $7.4 billion.
“With Halloween falling on a Friday this year, we know many of our
customers will make it a weekend affair,” said Tony Montini, Rite Aid
executive vice president of merchandising. “Whether it’s last minute
shopping before trick-or-treating with the kids or hosting a thrilling
party, Rite Aid makes this year’s Halloween preparation easy thanks to
our convenient locations, great values and large selection of
merchandise from enchanting to chilling.”
Trick-or-Treat for a Tasty Sweet
Rite Aid has all the Halloween candy lovers’ desire. Shelves are stocked
with festive favorites such as Snickers Pumpkins, Reese’s Peanut Butter
Pumpkins, Russell Stover Caramel Pumpkin Candy, and Twix Ghosts. Or go
traditional with candy trick-or-treaters love, M&M’s, Kit Kats,
Skittles, Twizzlers, Candy Corn and more. Be sure to stock up on variety
bags, perfect for the big night!
Dress the Part
From face masks to full costumes, Rite Aid has kid and adult costumes
covered. Choose from Zombie Hunter, Spiderman and Transformers for boys
and butterflies, witches and doctor costumes for girls. Complete any
costume with accessories including multicolored wigs, beards, half and
full face masks, capes, stockings and hats of all kinds. Create your own
look with a make-up kit or washable color hairsprays. From Dracula to
zombie, clowns and more, any look from gory to comical can be achieved.
Happy Haunting
Turn any home into a haunted house with graveyard decorations including
tombstones, yard stakes, spider webs and caution tape. Host a boo-tiful
party and pickup monster mash essentials such as decorative candy bowls,
platters, skull drinking mugs and placemats. Create an eerie atmosphere
with spooky lighting, gloomy door covers and frightening wall art.
Harvest the Fall
Not into spooky or scary? Rite Aid carries a wide array of indoor and
outdoor harvest home décor. Welcome fall with autumn door wreaths,
decorative table tops and wall hangings, artificial pumpkins and floral
arrangements, scarecrows, bales of hay, owl candle votives and pumpkin
gel clings.
Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) is one of the nation's leading drugstore
chains with nearly 4,600 stores in 31 states and the District of
Columbia and fiscal 2014 annual revenues of $25.5 billion. Information
about Rite Aid, including corporate background and press releases, is
available through the company's website at www.riteaid.com.
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