Heinen’s might not be the only grocery store to leave downtown Cleveland
Downtown Cleveland faces potential grocery store exodus as Heinen’s closes and other retailers consider their futures
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Downtown Cleveland is experiencing uncertainty in its grocery sector. Heinen’s, which has operated a store in the area for over a decade, is set to close. Coverage emphasizes the efforts to address the impending grocery gap.
Downtown Cleveland Inc. has hired a firm to study the city’s grocery needs. A study is also underway to potentially bring another grocery store to the area. Cleveland 19 News, Signal Cleveland, Crain's Cleveland, NEOtrans, and Cleveland.com are among the outlets reporting on the developments.
What to watch next: The outcomes of the studies commissioned by Downtown Cleveland Inc. and other local entities. Any announcements from potential grocery retailers interested in filling the gap left by Heinen’s.
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Quick answers
Why is Heinen’s closing its downtown Cleveland store?
Heinen’s reported losing $18 million over 11 years of operation in downtown Cleveland.
What steps are being taken to address the grocery gap?
Downtown Cleveland Inc. has hired a firm to study the city’s grocery needs. Additionally, a study is in progress to bring another grocery store to the area.
Which outlets are covering the potential grocery store exodus in downtown Cleveland?
Coverage is provided by Cleveland 19 News, Signal Cleveland, Crain's Cleveland, NEOtrans, and Cleveland.com.
Coverage (5)
- Study in the works to bring another grocery store to downtown Cleveland Cleveland 19 News · 11h ago
- Heinen’s lost $18 million on downtown grocery store over 11 years, co-president says Signal Cleveland · 11h ago
- Downtown Cleveland Inc. hires firm to study city’s grocer needs after Heinen’s closes Crain's Cleveland · 11h ago
- Filling downtown’s grocery gap NEOtrans · 11h ago
- Heinen’s might not be the only grocery store to leave downtown Cleveland Cleveland.com · 11h ago
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