EXHIBIT 23.2

                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our report dated April 21, 2000 (except Note 12 for which the date is
June 15, 2000), with respect to the consolidated financial statements and
schedules of PCS Holding Corporation and Subsidiaries, which have not
separately been included in the Registration Statement on Form S-1 and related
Prospectus of Rite Aid Corporation for the registration of shares of common
stock.


/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Phoenix, Arizona
July 9, 2001