Acme store to close in South Jersey

BURLINGTON TWP. - The Acme Market here is closing next month due to underperformance, according to the company.

"We anticipate store operations will cease by Feb. 16," said Acme communications manager Danielle D'Elia, calling it "a tough decision."

This will be the second grocery store on the Burlington-Mount Holly Road (Route 541) to close since last year when Mattson's Market went out of business after starting as a family-owned farm stand after World War II.

Acme and Mattson's had more competition in recent years from a new ShopRite nearby and also from a supermarket township planners allowed inside the existing Walmart in the same shopping center at Route 541 and Sunset Road.

"Like all retailers, we are constantly evaluating our store portfolio and have to look at every angle of the business. This store has not met our goals for a number of years and we have made the decision to deploy the team and resources to other locations to serve our customers."

D'Elia said Acme Markets is focusing on reinvesting resources into new stores, such as one coming to the Snyder Plaza Store in South Philadelphia.

She said Burlington customers can patronize the nearest Acme Markets in Willingboro and Mount Holly.

Acme currently has 179 stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, New York and Connecticut.

Carol Comegno (856) 486-2473; or ccomegno@gannettnj,com











