Local Superfresh, Pathmark stores to close
Some local Superfresh and Pathmark supermarkets are closing as a result of A&P, a parent company's, file for bankruptcy.
A&P, a supermarket chain that owns brands like Superfresh, Pathmark, and The Food Emporium, has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in five years.
As a result, some local Superfresh and Pathmark stores are closing. Out of the 296 stores, 25 underperforming stores will close including stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey.
According to Philadelphia Magazine, the local stores that will close are:
Superfresh
Columbus Blvd. in Philadelphia
E. Baltimore Pike in Kennett Square, Pa.
Skippack Pike in Center Square
Philadelphia Pike in Claymont, Del.
Pathmark
Cottman Ave. in Philadelphia
Franklin Mills Blvd. in Philadelphia
Swedesford Rd. in Devon, Pa.
MacDade Blvd. in Folsom, Pa.
Lancaster Avenue in Wilmington, Del.
What will happen to the other stores?
Acme will buy 76 of the A&P 296 stores, however which locations have not been disclosed. The sale is not final since other bidders can still submit bids until Septenber.
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