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Vine Ripe Grocery Store in Westfield To Close: Report

The owner of the four-year-old grocery store said a number of factors contributed.

Vine Ripe Markets in Westfield will close.
Vine Ripe Markets in Westfield will close. (Via Google.)

WESTFIELD, NJ — The owner of Vine Ripe Markets on North Avenue has confirmed that the store is closing for good, according to a story in TAPinto Westfield on Friday. Owner Frank Bruno said in the report that a number of factors contributed, including a recent building collapse nearby that shut power to the store for 12 hours. The store is located at 430 North Avenue East and served fresh meat, seafood, produce, and baked goods since 2015.

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