Di Bruno Bros. to close several store locations

State of play: The store at the Ardmore Farmer's Market will close on Wednesday, a store employee tells Axios.

• The Franklin Residences at 9th and Chestnut Streets in Philly is expected to close Feb. 11.
• And the outpost in Wayne's Strafford Shopping Center is expected to close Feb. 11, too, per the Inquirer.

Have no fear: The brand's flagship stores in Rittenhouse and Italian Market will remain open.

Catch up quick: Wakefern Food Corp scooped up the Di Bruno Bros. brand in 2024.

• Meanwhile, Brown's Super Stores acquired Di Bruno's market locations in the deal.

What they're saying: The closures are part of a rest as Brown's Super Stores focuses on the brand's flagship stores and expanding online business, Maureen Gillespie, a spokesperson for Wakefern, tells Axios.

• "This was a difficult decision, but one that reflects our commitment to ensuring the long‑term sustainability and strength of the Di Bruno Bros. brand," Gillespie added.
• Gillespie said the store closures would likely be early this month, but declined to provide exact dates.

Plus: Retail employees at the markets will be offered positions within Brown's Super Stores, Sandy Brown, executive vice president of Brown's, Di Bruno's parent company, tells Axios.

• Yes, but: Four corporate positions will be eliminated.

Discounts: Customers can expect to see price cuts of 50% on some specialty grocery items and potentially perishable items at the closing stores.

Zoom out: The Philly region's supermarket scene is in the midst of a shakeup.

• Amazon revealed last week that it will close all of its Amazon Fresh stores, which include six in the Philly region, and shift resources toward expanding Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery.
• Plus: Giant has opened new stores in the region in recent years, and Sprouts Farmers Market opened a new location in 2025.