| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 0000 - Document - Document and Entity Information (http://www.riteaid.com/role/DocumentAndEntityInformation) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000084129 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Document and Entity Information | Period [Axis] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
2012-03-04 - 2013-03-02 | 2013-04-11 | 2012-09-01 | |
Document and Entity Information | |||
Entity Registrant Name | RITE AID CORP | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 0000084129 | ||
Document Type | 10-K | ||
Document Period End Date | 2013-03-02 | ||
Amendment Flag | false | ||
Amendment Description | |||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --03-02 | ||
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | ||
Entity Public Float | 861,991,122 | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 904,564,621 | ||
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2013 | ||
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||