"In its marketing presentation to investors, Walgreens notes that it believes it would likely have to divest less than 500 stores. The company also touts the value of an expanded network for its customers, potential cost savings and the ability to expand Boots' product distribution into Rite Aid locations." Rite Aid's store base is concentrated on the East And West Coasts. Walgreens covers the entire U.S. with its store network.