Dollar Tree and Family Dollar recently announced plans to close nearly 1,000 stores in the coming years, as inflation has hit the wallets of their low-income shoppers and faced significant challenges, including safety concerns at numerous locations. from Family Dollar, as well as a record $41.5 million fine for violating product safety standards.
According to plans, 600 Family Dollar stores will close in the first half of this year and another 370 Family Dollar stores along with 30 Dollar Tree stores will close later.
Although the specific locations of the stores that will end operations have not been revealed, the stores that will be affected are already beginning to appear.
CBS News obtained information about the stores that will close and although there is no definitive list yet, the media’s data points to the following branches:
Alabama
· Family Dollar at 534 Lawrence St., in Slocomb, Alabama.
Florida
· West Brevard Street in Tallahassee, Florida.
Illinois
· In Peoria, Illinois, two Family Dollar stores are preparing to close their doors permanently.
Kansas
Family Dollar Store at 13th Street and Broadway in Wichita, Kansas.
Mississippi
Some stores have already closed and others will close soon:
· 1074 Peace St., in Canton
· 222 Clinton Boulevard, in Clinton
· 816 Main St., in Collins
· 202 Alabama St., in Colón
· 60 Mike Parra Rd., in Colón
· 14916 Hwy. 16W, in De Kalb
· 144 W. Park Ave., in Drew
· Durant: 369 E. Madison St.
· 1960 Veteran’s Memorial Blvd., Europe
· 101 Mansker Dr., Flora
· 3707 S. Siwell Rd., in Jackson
· 1201 University Blvd., in Jackson
· 401 S. Church Ave., in Louisville
· 713 E. Broad St., Monticello
· 395 John R. Junkin Dr., in Natchez
· 188 Northside Dr., in Newton
· 511 W. Monroe Ave., Okolona, Perla
· 621 S. Pearson Rd., Pearl
· 3123 US Hwy. 80, Pearl
· 800 E. Main St., Philadelphia
· 548 S. Archusa Ave., Quitman
· 825 E. Main St., Raymond
Missouri
· Family Dollar in Humansville, Missouri
· Family Dollar in Willow Springs
Nebraska
· Family Dollar in Gering, Nebraska
New Jersey
· Family Dollar in Middletown, New Jersey
North Carolina
· Family Dollar at Greenfield Street, Wilmington, North Carolina
· Family Dollar on Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, North Carolina
Ohio
· Family Dollar at 15 Walnut St. in downtown East Liverpool
· Family Dollar at 440 N. James H. McGee Blvd. in the Roosevelt Planning Area of Dayton
Pennsylvania
· 1325 Point Breeze Avenue, Philadelphia
· 4701 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia
· 1925 West Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia
· 1955 West Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia
· 2201 West Cambria Street, Philadelphia
· 2459 Kensington Avenue, Philadelphia
South Carolina
· 4403 Jefferson Davis Highway in Clearwater, South Carolina
Virginia
· Family Dollar on Campbell Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia
· Family Dollar on Federal Street, Lynchburg, Virginia
West Virginia
· Family Dollar in Elkins, West Virginia
This list is partial, dates and locations may vary, but will be updated as more permanent store closures are reported.
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