Grocery Chain With 80 Locations Now Makes An Unexpected Closure

May 1, 2024

A grocery chain with 80 locations now makes an unexpected closure of a prominent store, leaving a competitor to take its place.

The grocery store, Shop ‘n Save, will be shutting down one of its locations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 13.

The store has been a staple in the community since 2018.

Many have taken to Facebook to share their shock about the closure.

“They closing that down damn it’s been there forever,” one said.

“I used to live down there and that was my favorite store when they first opened,” another wrote.

“I’m more upset because I use that pharmacy.

Even if the store does become an Aldi, the ease of getting my prescription close is definitely going to be missed,” a third person wrote.

Lori Moran, who is the vice president of Ballymoney Real Estate Services, confirmed the closure last month.

“The Lawrenceville Shopping Center will continue to serve the many retail and service needs of Lawrenceville and surrounding communities and, with the subdivision of the Shop’n Save space, will add more jobs and another 21,000 square feet retail user to the current mix, which includes fitness, veterinary, salon, staffing and variety stores.

The current owner of the Shop’n Save has been a terrific operator since taking over in 2018,” she added.

A spokesperson for the company explained that the lease between the landlord and retailer has ended.

Since the announcement, employees have been encouraged to apply to the other locations within the area.

Despite the impact it left on the community, the grocery chain is supposed to be replaced with its competitor, Aldi.

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A popular Italian restaurant now announces an unexpected closure after nine years in business, according to an email sent to customers.

Italian Eatery, located in south Minneapolis, Minnesota, told its long-time customers that it planned to shut its doors.

The beloved restaurant, also known as ie, also plans to close its sister restaurant un dito, known for its Sicilian seaside street food, per The US Sun.

They have not announced a closing date but are expected to close between late May and mid-June, according to Bring Me The News.

“As we prepare to close our doors at ie and un dito, we’d like to extend a heartfelt invitation for you to join us for our final months of service,” an email to customers from Carrara $ Co. read.

“Gather with us at the table and let us reminisce over the incredible memories we’ve created together and cherish the moments shared over the past nine years.”

Italian Eatery has been a popular spot since its opening in 2016 and is known for its full-service drinks and dining near Lake Nokomis.

Un dito is a 400-square-foot space that specializes in sips and snacks or afternoon gatherings like you would see in Italy, according to its website.

The restaurant’s “Last Supper” reservations will be released every week and shared in weekly newsletters, according to its website.

“As always, we will continue to reserve walk-in tables at both ie + un dito for our beloved neighborhood,” the announcement read, according to the outlet.

Carrara & Co. also owns due, a focacceria and Italian market in St. Paul, Minnesota that the company calls “Italian Eatery’s spawn, aka quirky little brother,” according to its website.

Despite the Minneapolis closures, due will remain open.

“I’m pleased to inform you that all other Carrara & Co operations remain unaffected, including Due Focacceria, and we are even expanding our services,” according to a statement, reported by NBC affiliate KARE.

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