Stop & Shop says it will close stores, but not which ones

Cease & Store introduced final week that a number of shops could be closing, however didn’t present info on whether or not shops in Massachusetts could be impacted. 

The “troublesome” resolution to shut underperforming shops was introduced Might 23 on the Investor Day of the grocery chain’s dad or mum firm Ahold Delhaize.

“Cease and Store has already evaluated its portfolio and can make troublesome choices to shut underperforming shops to create a wholesome retailer base for the long run and develop the model,” mentioned JJ Fleeman, CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA.

In response to questions on whether or not Massachusetts shops could be impacted by the closures, and in that case which of them, a spokesperson for the grocery retailer chain mentioned “It’s too early within the course of to share any additional details about any potential closures.”

Fleeman mentioned that whereas Cease & Store’s e-commerce mannequin has been outperforming different shops below the dad or mum firm, the advance just isn’t sufficient to stave off closures. 

“That’s not sufficient, and it’s not the place we need to be or have to be,” Fleeman mentioned. 

Cease & Store has about 400 shops concentrated within the northeastern U.S., with about 125 in Massachusetts. Executives mentioned final week the corporate would deal with securing a “steady future” for the model and deal with shops which might be doing properly. 

“Cease and Store has completed a radical analysis and is targeted on making certain a steady and thriving future, which incorporates investments in value and customer support, together with optimizing the portfolio to deal with core markets the place it may possibly win,” Fleeman mentioned.

About 190 shops have undergone remodels in recent times, the corporate mentioned in an announcement to Boston.com. Transformed shops have been outperforming others, Fleeman mentioned on the Investor Day. 

“We’re dedicated to persevering with to spend money on our shops – as properly in our costs – to ship a terrific in-store expertise and nice values for our prospects,” a spokesperson for the grocery retailer chain instructed Boston.com.