- Price Chopper will close its Gloversville North Main Street store on January 10, 2026, disrupting local routines and access to essentials.
- All 71 employees were offered transfers to nearby stores, easing job impact but not eliminating travel burdens for shoppers.
- Closures reflect broader industry pressures—rising costs and changing habits—reducing local grocery options and forcing community adjustments.
In small towns like Gloversville, New York, the local grocery store often feels like more than just a place to pick up milk and bread—it’s a community hub where folks run into neighbors and stock up on essentials without a long drive.
So, when news breaks that a longstanding spot like Price Chopper is shutting down, it hits home for daily routines. The chain recently announced it’ll close its North Main Street location on January 10, 2026, leaving residents to rethink their shopping habits.
This move comes after the company reviewed the store’s viability, deciding it was best for long-term business health.
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For the 71 employees there—18 full-time and 53 part-time—the transition might not be too rocky, at least on paper. Price Chopper has offered them comparable jobs at nearby stores, like the one in Johnstown just a few miles away.
Still, for shoppers who relied on this spot for quick trips, that extra drive could add up, especially in winter weather or for those without easy transportation.
The chain’s president, Blaine Bringhurst, put it this way: “We’ve had a long history in the Gloversville community and are deeply grateful to our customers and teammates for their loyalty and support over the years.”
It’s a nod to the emotional side of these decisions, even if they’re driven by numbers.
A Rare Circumstance Not Seen by the Chain
This isn’t the first time Price Chopper, a 93-year-old staple founded back in 1932 and run by The Golub Corporation, has had to make tough calls like this. The company, which operates 131 stores across New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire under names like Market 32, rarely closes locations.
But economic squeezes are real—rising costs, changing shopping patterns, and regulatory hurdles are pushing many grocers to consolidate.
As Leslie Sarasin, CEO of the Food Industry Association, noted in a broader industry report, “Our industry, long accustomed to operating on narrow margins, is once again feeling economically squeezed… These performance pressures remain persistent.”
It’s a reminder that even everyday errands like grocery runs are tied to bigger economic shifts.
Price Chopper’s Previous Store Run Lasted 22 Years
Looking back just this year, Price Chopper closed its Cambridge Street store in Worcester, Massachusetts, on January 31, 2025, after 22 years in business.
That location, at 50 Cambridge Street, served a busy area, and its shutdown raised concerns about fewer options for fresh food in the neighborhood, especially since the pharmacy there closed even earlier.
Thankfully, other Price Chopper spots in Worcester, like on Park Avenue and Pullman Street, stayed open, giving locals alternatives.
The closure affected about 76 workers, who were also offered transfers.
Further back, in April 2024, the chain pulled the plug on its store at 3863 Route 31 in Clay, New York, wrapping up operations on April 19.
That one impacted 103 employees—24 full-time and 79 part-time—and came after a similar review of the store’s prospects.
Around the same time, Price Chopper closed its location at 1510 South Main Avenue in Taylor, Pennsylvania (near Scranton), also on April 19, 2024, affecting 85 staff members.
In both cases, the company emphasized supporting workers through relocations, but for communities, it meant adjusting to fewer nearby choices.
An Economic Trend Hard to Ignore
These closures highlight a trend that’s reshaping how we handle daily living essentials. Experts have pointed out that up to 15,000 grocery stores nationwide could shut down by the end of 2025 due to these pressures.
For families, it might mean planning trips further ahead, exploring farmers’ markets, or even shifting to online delivery services to keep kitchens stocked without the hassle.
Price Chopper itself is adapting too, focusing on stronger locations to maintain that familiar service folks count on for weekly hauls.
As Bringhurst summed it up in the Gloversville announcement, “It’s never easy to close a store—and we rarely do—but we have an obligation to make thoughtful business decisions that position our company for long-term health and growth.”
It’s a practical approach, but one that underscores the need for communities to stay flexible in how they approach everyday needs like groceries.
If you’re in an affected area, checking out nearby options or community resources could make the transition smoother.
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