The major discount supermarket chain has already closed branches this year and is now preparing to close a third store – the store was remodelled just three year ago
A major discount supermarket chain holding liquidation sales as it prepares to close one of its US stores.
The Save A Lot chain has already closed branches in Buffalo, New York and Newark, New Jersey this year and is now preparing to close a store in Lewiston, Maine. The closing date has not been confirmed.
Shoppers at the Lewiston branch, which was remodelled three years ago, will be able to save up to 10% on all products.
Save A Lot has said that the closure was out of its control. It described the situation as “incredibly painful”.
Store officials said on social media last week: “Unfortunately, due to circumstances outside of our control we are no longer able to continue serving the community we’ve come to love so much.”
According to reports, popular US grocery chain Hannaford is set to take over the 51,000-square-foot space, marking the second store in the area.
The store is set to open early next year.
One Reddit user wrote: “Kind of a bummer they are being chased out by Hannaford.”
“They served a need for people in the area that’s not going to be replaced by Hannaford.”
Another wrote: “My grandpa used to take me to Save a Lot and Caswells for a lot of our shopping, then Edward’s for lunch. Thanks for the memories.”
Save A Lot will be left with three stores in Maine following the store closure.
