Iconic Thrifty Ice Cream is making a comeback — here’s where to buy a scoop of nostalgia this summer
Thrifty Ice Cream is making a comeback this summer with nationwide shipping and new retail partnerships. The brand, which faced uncertainty after Rite Aid's bankruptcy, has been revived by Hilrod Holdings. Fans can expect classic flavors and a new ice cream truck serving nostalgic treats across Southern California.
- ▪Thrifty Ice Cream is launching nationwide shipping for its products starting May 18.
- ▪The brand has been revived by Hilrod Holdings after Rite Aid's bankruptcy threatened its existence.
- ▪New flavors, including a patriotic sherbet, will be available in major grocery stores across Southern California.
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Lifestyle Iconic Thrifty Ice Cream is making a comeback — here’s where to buy a scoop of nostalgia this summer By Nina Joudeh Published May 19, 2026, 1:04 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google This summer, Southern California’s cherished Thrifty Ice Cream is making a sweet return — launching nationwide shipping, popping up in major grocery stores, and reviving its nostalgic ice cream truck to delight SoCal streets once again. The 86-year-old ice cream brand’s future was thrown into doubt last year after Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy and shuttered hundreds of stores, wiping out many of the old-school Thrifty scoop counters that generations of Californians grew up with.
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