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Grocery chain Shoppers Food announces closure of 4 stores in Maryland byOctober, according to the company.

Store closures loom for four Maryland locations operated by Shoppers Food, as part of a wider restructuring initiative aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. Affected stores include undisclosed locations that will shut down on or before October 11.

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2025 September 12 . 1:32 AM

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Four grocery stores owned by Shoppers Food, located in Maryland, are set to shut down by the end of... — Four grocery stores owned by Shoppers Food, located in Maryland, are set to shut down by the end of October, as announced by the company.

Grocery chain Shoppers Food announces closure of 4 stores in Maryland byOctober, according to the company.

UNFI Announces Closure of Four Shoppers Food Stores in Maryland

United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), a leading wholesaler for Shoppers Food, has announced the closure of four of its stores in Maryland. The affected locations are 7790 Riverdale Rd., New Carrollton, 551 Jermor Lane, Westminister, 1200 Eastern Blvd., Essex, and 1170 W. Smallwood Drive, Waldorf.

In a statement, UNFI expressed its gratitude to its team members for their contributions and assured them that the company will support them through the transition of store closures. The company emphasised its commitment to serving communities through other nearby stores.

The decision to close these stores is part of a broader effort by UNFI to streamline its operations. The company did not provide a reason for the specific store closures or mention any new investments in stores.

UNFI continually reviews the effectiveness and efficiency of its stores, including potential closures, as part of its ongoing business strategy. The company also offers online delivery services to cater to customers' evolving shopping needs.

However, the cities affected by Shoppers Food's closure of these four locations by October 11, 2022, were not specified in the provided search results.

Shoppers Food did not provide a statement regarding the closure of these stores. UNFI is a wholesaler for Shoppers Food, and the closures are likely to impact the local communities where these stores are located.

This news comes as UNFI continues to focus on streamlining its operations to improve efficiency and profitability. The company did not specify any new store closures beyond the four previously mentioned.

As UNFI moves forward, it will be interesting to see how the company adapts to changes in the retail landscape and continues to serve its customers in Maryland and beyond.