Stop & Shop to Shut Down 32 Stores Across Five States

Stop & Shop, based in Quincy, Massachusetts, and part of Ahold Delhaize USA, has announced plans to close 32 underperforming stores by November 2nd. This decision affects stores across five states, with a significant number of closures in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

Commitment to Community and Growth

Despite the closures, Stop & Shop President Gordon Reid emphasized the company's longstanding commitment to the communities it serves. Reid highlighted the company's history as a neighborhood grocer for over 100 years and reiterated its dedication to supporting associates, customers, and local communities. He noted that the decision to close these stores is part of a strategic evaluation of the company’s overall store portfolio aimed at fostering future growth for the brand.

Impacted Locations in New England

The closures include 15 locations in New England, specifically in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The affected Connecticut locations are in Ansonia, Torrington, Stamford, Milford, and Danbury, with several alternative stores remaining open in these areas. In Massachusetts, the closures will affect stores in Brockton, Raynham, Halifax, Shrewsbury, Newton, Springfield, Worcester, and Pembroke, again with some nearby stores staying operational. In Rhode Island, the Johnston and Providence locations are set to close.

Additional Closures in New Jersey and New York

The company will also close several stores in New Jersey and New York. New Jersey will see closures in Edison, Carlstadt, Franklin Township, Howell, Jackson, Phillipsburg, Point Pleasant Beach, and Ringwood. In New York, the affected locations include Brooklyn, Coram, East Meadow, Greenvale, Hempstead, Mt. Vernon, and West Haverstraw.

Future Operations

After these closures, Stop & Shop will continue to operate more than 350 stores across the five states, focusing on a more sustainable and efficient business model. The company's decision reflects a strategic effort to strengthen its brand and ensure long-term success in the competitive grocery market.