A grocery store has confirmed it will close for good after customers noticed frightening signs of decline.
Save A Lot on the outskirts of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, made the shocking closing announcement with an abrupt sign on its door.
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With nearly 900 locations across 32 U.S. states, Save A Lot has become a trusted grocery store for shoppers.
In West Allis, a suburb of Milwaukee, there was just one outlet that offered groceries at low prices, leaving customers sad to see it disappear.
On Wednesday, local media reported that the store announced it would close on May 20 via signs posted on the door.
Until Save A Lot closes its doors for good, it will offer up to 30% off some items.
Local residents say they liked the outlet for its convenient location and low-priced products.
For customer Betsey Duxbury, only Aldi can offer competitive savings, which Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.
Another shopper said she noticed signs the store wasn’t doing well before the closure was announced.
“We felt like they were going to close because sometimes they don’t have food on the shelves,” Mary Assad told the local newspaper.
“They are not supplied.
“I wish they wouldn’t close. It’s a good store.”
Assad also said she would have to start going to Aldi to buy essential items.
The store owners released a statement after the closure was announced.
“We recognize the impact this closure will have on the local community and remain committed to our customers, who we encourage to visit us at our other stores in Milwaukee,” they told the ABC affiliate. WISN.
The closest Save A Lot for customers is a 16-minute drive away in Milwaukee proper.
Store closing summary
BOSSes at several major retailers have announced a series of store closures. The US Sun analyzes which chains will be impacted.
- Walmart supermarkets in El Cajon, California, and Columbus, Ohio, closed this year.
- Walmart also closed a Neighborhood Market store in San Diego, California.
- Another Neighborhood Market store in Milwaukee will close within weeks.
- At least 150 Macy’s stores in the U.S. are expected to close over the next three years. Among the outlets scheduled to close is the chain’s flagship store in Union Square, San Francisco.
- Dollar Tree bosses have announced that 600 Family Dollar stores will close this year. But the strikes don’t stop there, as another 370 points of sale are expected to close.
- About 30 Dollar Tree stores will also close.
- Best Buy bosses have confirmed 24 outlets will close during the company’s 2024 fiscal year.
- The future of 99CentsOnly stores appears uncertain after the discount chain filed for bankruptcy. More than 350 stores could end up closing.
- Shop ‘n Save also announced the closure of a Pittsburgh store on May 13, which will be replaced by Aldi.
OTHER CLOSINGS
Customers were left stunned when another Save A Lot closed after nine years in business.
And a trusted grocer abruptly announced a closure this week, leaving rival Aldi with the opportunity to move.
In August, Save A Lot transitioned from a supermarket operator to a licensed wholesaler.
The brand was purchased by Leevers Supermarket and is now employee owned and operated.
“As we have made a strategic shift to become a licensed wholesaler, it is clear that our long-term growth momentum must be rooted in the success of our strong network of retail partners,” said Leon Bergmann, CEO of Save A Lot, in a statement .
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