American grocery shoppers are about to see less ofLidl.
According toDaily Mail, the chain shuttered as many as 11 stores between July 14 and July 16.
Some of these locations have been open forless than two years.
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They were located across the Carolinas, Virginia, New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
The discount retailer cited underperformance as the reason for the move.
Lidl in Brooklyn Park, Md., was the first to close on July 14.
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The rest of the locations closed for good on July 16.
It’s not the first time Lidl decided to cut down its American footprint.
Last year, the chainclosed its Danville, Va., locationon July 28, also citing underperformance.
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The location opened in 2017.
Still, Lidl’s discount prices are what draws in its loyal customers.
Despite the closures and company restructuring, Lidl is still optimistic about its expansion plans.
As many as 50 new locations opened their doors in 2021, which was amassive growth spurtfor the brand.
“I think they’re gonna have a hard time finding another place.”
