Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Several shoppers across the Philadelphia region may soon need to find new places to shop after discount grocery chain Grocery Outlet announced the closure of multiple locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
According to the company, eight stores across the two states will shut down permanently, impacting communities from Chester County, Pennsylvania, to Cape May County, New Jersey.
Eight Grocery Stores Scheduled to Close
The company confirmed that eight locations will close, though an exact timeline for the shutdowns has not been fully detailed.
The affected locations include five stores in New Jersey and three in Pennsylvania.
Officials said the closures are part of broader operational adjustments affecting dozens of stores nationwide.
New Jersey Locations Set to Shut Down
Several stores across southern New Jersey will be impacted by the closures.
The locations include:
• 4004 Route 130 — Delran, New Jersey
• 401 Harmony Road — Gibbstown, New Jersey
• 190 Hamilton Commons Drive — Mays Landing, New Jersey
• 3174 Route 9, Suite 5 — Rio Grande, New Jersey
• 677 Berlin Cross Keys Road — Sicklerville, New Jersey
These closures will affect shoppers across multiple counties in the southern part of the state.
Pennsylvania Locations Also Affected
Three locations in Pennsylvania are also set to close.
The stores include:
• 345 Scarlett Road — Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
• 2017 West Oregon Avenue — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• 2524 Welsh Road — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
These closures will impact customers in both Chester County and the Philadelphia area, where the discount chain has served budget-conscious shoppers.
SNAP Benefit Changes Cited as a Factor
Company officials indicated that changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, commonly known as SNAP, have played a role in declining customer demand.
The chain said many of its regular shoppers rely on SNAP benefits for groceries, and recent adjustments to the program have affected store traffic.
Grocery Outlet officials said the benefit changes have reduced spending among a key portion of their customer base, making some locations difficult to sustain.
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Discount Grocers Face Growing Pressure
The closures highlight the ongoing challenges facing discount grocery retailers as economic conditions and consumer spending patterns continue to shift.
Stores that rely heavily on low-margin products and high customer volume are particularly sensitive to changes in government assistance programs and economic trends.
While the company has not announced additional closures specifically in the Philadelphia region, officials confirmed that dozens of locations nationwide are being evaluated as part of a broader strategy.
Shoppers May Need to Adjust Grocery Plans
For many residents in the affected communities, the closures may mean longer travel times or switching to other grocery chains.
Discount grocery stores like Grocery Outlet are often popular among shoppers looking for lower prices on everyday food items, making them an important resource for many households.
Customers in the Philadelphia region are expected to begin seeing the effects of the closures in the coming months as the affected locations prepare to shut down.
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