This will be a rough holiday season for many Stop & Shop employees in New England. The company announced it will close 32 “underperforming” stores on or before November 2, 2024, including 8 locations in Massachusetts, 5 locations in Connecticut and 2 in Rhode Island.

The article states that the company is being “restructured” for the benefit of customers.

Interestingly, Aldi, a discount grocer, is planning to expand and open more stores in the Northeast, as progressivegrocer.com reports. Perhaps Stop & Shop is having staffing problems?

This could also be an opportunity for Trader Joes, because according to sunset.com this supermarket chain also has expansion plans. #ilovetraderjoes

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The following closures do not affect stores in Amesbury, Andover and North Andover, Massachusetts, according to supermarketnews.com.

Stop & Shop closures in Massachusetts

• 932 North Montello St., Brockton
• 36 New State Highway, Raynham
• 341 Plymouth St., Halifax
• 539-571 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury
• 165 Needham St., Newton (bfresh market)
• 415 Cooley St., Springfield (1600 Boston Rd. and 1277 Liberty St., Springfield remain open)
• 545 Lincoln St. Worcester (940 West Boylston St. and 949 Grafton St., Worcester remain open)
• 24 Mattakeesett St., Pembroke (125 Church St., Pembroke remains open)

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Stop & Shops closings in Connecticut

• 100 Division St., Ansonia
• 211 High St., Torrington (931 Torringford St., Torrington remains open)
• 1937 West Main St., Stamford (2200 Bedford St., Stamford remains open)
• 855 Bridgeport Ave., Milford (1360 East Town Road, Milford remains open)
• 72 Newtown Road, Danbury (44 Lake Avenue Ext., Danbury remains open)

Rhode Island: Stop & Shops closed

• 11 Commerce Way, Johnston
• 176 Pittman St., Providence (Eastside Marketplace)

It’s annoying any time of year when businesses close, but with the holidays approaching, it’s going to be tough for the people who work there. Let’s hope they find other opportunities quickly, and who knows, maybe they’ll be in a better situation.

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