Popular grocery store, Stop & Shop has announced the closure of 32 storefronts in 5 states by the end of the year. The grocery store chain owned by the Dutch Supermarket company, Ahold Delhaize, will close 10 stores in New Jersey, alongside 22 stores across Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island.
Stop & Shop is a supermarket that offers online and in-store grocery shopping specifically in the Northeastern part of the United States. With over 60,000 employees, the company has 300 locations spread across the five states in this region.
The supermarket chain has a total of 57 stores in New Jersey. However, 10 of those stores will be closed on or before November 2, 2024.
According to a statement by Stop & Shop President Gordon Reid, “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.”
This complies with Ahold Delhaize’s statement in May that stated the plan to close Stop & Shop locations as part of steps to strengthen the brand and position it for growth. Aside from closing down underperforming stores, the company plans to invest in pricing and top-notch customer experience.
Locations of closed North Jersey Stop & Shop stores
Here is the full list of Stop & Shop stores to be closed in New Jersey.
- 1083 Inman Ave., Edison
- 1049 US Highway 1 South, Edison
- 4861 US Highway 9, Howell
- 1278 US Highway 22, Phillipsburg
- 581 Stelton Rd., Piscataway
- 625 Paterson Ave., Carlstadt
- 1221 State Route 27, Franklin Township
- 130 Skyline Dr., Ringwood
- 505 Richmond Ave, Point Pleasant Beach
- 2275 West County Line Rd., Jackson
After the store closures are completed, Stop & shop will still have over 350 stores open across the 5 northwestern US states and 47 open stores in New Jersey.
What would happen to the affected staff of the 32 stores?
A Stop & Shop spokesperson says the company is working with the affected employees before the closure of selected stores. According to the store’s Corporate Communications Manager, Caroline Medeiros, “The associates at the 32 impacted stores are all being offered other opportunities within the company.”
“Stop & Shop is proud of the deep roots and community ties we have developed as a neighborhood grocer of more than 100 years, and we remain committed to nourishing our associates, customers, and communities,” said Gordon Reid, Stop & Shop president.
Concerning the specific dates for store closure, Caroline Medeiros & Shop said in a statement, “We will communicate specific store closing dates to local customers well in advance of any store closures.”
Other stores have also announced the closure of some of their locations across the country, for various reasons. Some of these include Big Lots, Hooters, Red Lobster, Rite Aid, and many more.
