Cross Fresh Market off your grocery list, Columbus location closing

Columbus will be sans a specialty grocery store very soon. The Fresh Market will be pulling out of the Columbus market, closing its 1920 Henderson Rd. store in mid-October.

“As store real estate leases come up for renewal, it gives us an opportunity to review a specific store’s performance, the rise of competition in the area and the overall long-term growth opportunity in the market,” the company said in a statement. “We performed a careful analysis and determined that we would need to close this location in order to position our larger base of stores for success. This decision was not made lightly and came following a complete organizational analysis and thoughtful financial review.”

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The Greensboro, North Carolina-based specialty grocer designs its stores to evoke an “old-world charm” a warm atmosphere, classical music, and soft lighting. Local produce, prepared eats, and various wines are among the offerings.

Four stores will remain open in Ohio: three in the Cincinnati area and one in Toledo.

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