When Rite Aid announced its bankruptcy and nationwide store closures in June, longtime Los Angeles residents wondered about the loss of jobs, drugstore accessibility, and where to find Thrifty’s iconic ice cream. The latter question was answered on June 26 when Hilrod Holdings, the company that owns Monster Energy, won a $19.2 million bid for Thrifty Ice Cream’s assets, reports Fast Company.
Locating a scoop of Thrifty Ice Cream at a Rite Aid has become challenging over the last month as stores continue to close, though independent third-party retailers still serve the ice cream throughout the Southland. SF Gate writes that Hilrod Holdings will acquire all necessary inventory, machinery, and equipment to keep the brand running.
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