Multiple Longstanding Grocery Stores Close Across US Amid Restructuring

Two long-standing grocery stores are set to close, reflecting broader challenges in the supermarket industry. The Price Chopper at 7000 W. 75th St. in Overland Park, Kansas, will close on August 19 after nearly 30 years, joining recent closures in the Kansas City area as local grocers face rising operational difficulties and changing ownership structures. Meanwhile, the Grocery Outlet at 2801 Zinfandel Drive in Rancho Cordova, California, will shut its doors on August 23 after 36 years, due to a lost lease, with a liquidation sale underway offering significant discounts. This closure is part of a larger trend, as Grocery Outlet has been restructuring by scaling back new openings and ending leases in less-profitable locations, though it is unclear if the Zinfandel Drive closure directly relates to this corporate strategy. Both closures have prompted expressions of gratitude from store operators to their longtime customers, highlighting the impact on local communities. Customers affected by these closures are encouraged to visit nearby locations operated by the same chains.