A Florida grocery chain now announces an unexpected closure stating that they will miss being a part of the community.
The Fresh Market said in a press release that it would remain operational for a limited time after announcing the closure of two major locations.
A Senior Data Analyst for the Foundation for Government Accountability shared on X that inflation was the culprit behind the closure of the retailer.
“Out-of-control inflation is even affecting the higher-end grocery stores, and it’s not just Trader Joe’s feeling the heat,” Kristi Stahr (@KristiMStahr) wrote.
“Despite Fresh Market being in one of the fastest growing areas of the U.S., with new developments going up monthly, our neighborhood store is closing its doors.”
The post included a press release from the grocery store.
“To our valued guests,” the release began.
“We, at The Fresh Market, would like to thank you for your support and patronage,” the release continued.
“Unfortunately, we are in the process of closing our 3468 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. Valrico, FL store and will miss being a part of the community.”
“Our store will remain operational for a short period of time, and we ask that you continue shopping with us until our final closing date.”
The statement continues with the grocer telling its patrons that they “value the trust you’ve placed in us to deliver great tasting meals, signature products, and an unparalleled shopping experience.”
The Fresh Market implored shoppers to visit their other locations in Tampa and Lakewood Ranch “for all your shopping needs.”
Fresh Market announced on Thursday that they would also be closing their Birmingham location in Alabama.
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A beloved grocery chain now confirms unexpected closures across the Northeast taking place by the end of the year.
Grocery chain Stop & Shop has announced that a total of 32 underperforming locations will shutter in the U.S.
The company said the select stores across the Northeast will be closed before the end of the year.
Stores in New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island will close by November 2.
In May, the company announced the coming store closures.
“Stop & Shop has evaluated its overall store portfolio and made the difficult decision to close underperforming stores to create a healthy base for the future growth of our brand,” company president Gordon Reid said, per a July 12 press release.
The company’s president added that the closures were essential “to create a healthy base for the future growth of our brand.”
Fortunately, employees will be offered other positions within the company, according to a press release.
The grocery outlet first opened in 2014 and currently has around 400 stores and 60,000 employees, per Fox affiliate KRLD.
Stop & Shop is owned by Ahold Delhaize which also owns Food Lion, Giant Food, and Hannaford.
Which grocery stores are closing?
In New Jersey, 10 locations will close, while only seven will close in New York.
Rhode Island will see two closures and Massachusetts, the home of the first location, will be closing eight.
Five stores will also be closing in Connecticut.
As other chains such as Walmart and Amazon join the grocery business, it has pushed traditional grocery stores out of view, reports The-Sun.
Stop & Shop hopes the closure of underperforming stores will create “future growth” for the company.
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