Imminent Closure Announced For West Hartford ShopRite Store

WEST HARTFORD, CT — After nearly 10 years in the Prospect Plaza Shopping Center, the ShopRite supermarket will close shortly before Thanksgiving, according to a statement issued by the grocery cooperative that licenses ShopRite locations in the northeastern United States.

"After nearly a decade of serving the West Hartford community, ShopRite has decided it will close its doors," according to the statement from New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. "In spite of our competitive pricing, large assortment of foods and products, and excellent service provided by our dedicated associates, we have struggled to make the store profitable. A challenging business climate impacted by rising costs, regulations and the new minimum wage increase led to the difficult decision to close our doors on Nov. 26."

Shaw's Supermarket had operated at the 46 Kane Street site until 2010, when it was transformed into ShopRite. Joseph Family Markets is listed as owner of the West Hartford site, as well as one in nearby Canton.