Stop & Shop, a century-old supermarket chain with approximately 350 locations across the Mid-Atlantic region, plans to shut down 32 stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey this fall.
Ten of these closures will occur in New Jersey, the highest number for any single state affected.
Is the Stop & Shop near you closing? Here is the information you need.
Why is Stop & Shop Closing?
The company’s President, Gordon Reid, stated that the decision to close nearly three dozen stores was based on their performance.
“Stop & Shop is proud of the deep roots and community ties we have developed as a neighborhood grocer for more than 100 years, and we remain committed to nourishing our associates, customers, and communities,” Reid said in a press release. “As we announced in May, 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.”
When is Stop & Shop Closing?
Stop & Shop confirmed that the 32 stores scheduled for closure will shut down on or before Saturday, Nov. 2.
“Stop & Shop will communicate specific store closing dates to local customers well in advance of any store closures,” the press release stated. “Stop & Shop remains committed to serving its communities through other store locations, online shopping, and home delivery services.”
Which Stop & Shop Locations in New Jersey are Closing?
The following stores in New Jersey are expected to close:
625 Paterson Ave., Carlstadt
1083 Inman Ave., Edison
1049 US Highway 1 South, Edison
1221 State Route 27, Franklin Township
4861 US Highway 9, Howell
2275 West County Line Rd., Jackson
1278 US Highway 22, Phillipsburg
581 Stelton Rd., Piscataway
505 Richmond Ave., Point Pleasant Beach
130 Skyline Dr., Ringwood
After these closures, New Jersey will still have 37 Stop & Shop stores.
Which Stop & Shop Locations are Closing in New York?
In New York, the following stores will close:
2965 Cropsey Ave., Brooklyn
294 Middle Country Road, Coram
2525 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow
130 Wheatley Plaza, Greenvale
132 Fulton Ave., Hempstead
240 East Sanford Blvd., Mt. Vernon
7 Samsondale Plaza, West Haverstraw
Stop & Shop is also closing locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
The stores closing in these states are:
Connecticut:
100 Division St., Ansonia
72 Newtown Road, Danbury
855 Bridgeport Ave., Milford
1937 West Main St., Stamford
211 High St., Torrington
Massachusetts:
932 North Montello St., Brockton
341 Plymouth St., Halifax
165 Needham St., Newton
24 Mattakeesett St., Pembroke
36 New State Highway, Raynham
539-571 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury
415 Cooley St., Springfield
545 Lincoln St., Worcester
Rhode Island:
11 Commerce Way, Johnston
176 Pittman St., Providence