Halloween Identified As Doomsday For 5 Connecticut Stop & Shop Stores

That was the word to begin this week from all five stores, which received a corporate email indicating that the doors will shut for good at 3 p.m. on Oct. 31.

A July announcement had already indicated the stores would go dark on or before Nov. 2, according to the corporate closure announcement.

"Stop & Shop is proud of the deep roots and community ties we have developed as a neighborhood grocer of more than 100 years, and we remain committed to nourishing our associates, customers and communities," Stop & Shop President Gordon Reid said. "As we announced in May, Stop & Shop has evaluated its overall store portfolio and made the difficult decision to close underperforming stores to create a healthy base for the future growth of our brand."

Reid also said, "Stop & Shop is focused on growing through large, multi-year price investments and a stronger customer value proposition, both in-store and online. This means we'll be focused on delivering lower everyday prices, as well as even more savings for our customers through strong promotion. Since 2018, we have completed more than 190 store remodels, with the customer shopping experience in mind. These stores are outperforming other Stop & Shop stores that haven't been remodeled. We're taking these learnings and implementing them at other stores as we build upon our strong foundation, similar to our new Boston flagship location, opened last month in the Allston Yards development. We look forward to continuing to serve and care for our communities and to grow Stop & Shop as a local brand for many years to come."