ANN ARBOR, MI -- Lines of customers stretched down checkout lanes into grocery aisles and cafe seating areas Wednesday at Lucky’s Market, as shoppers scrambled to stockpile goods before the Ann Arbor store locks its doors permanently.

Choruses of “Excuse me” could be heard amid the throngs of shoppers and workers navigating the crowded store.

The Colorado-based chain on Tuesday announced the upcoming closure of the store at 1919 S. Industrial Highway. The store is expected to close Wednesday, Feb. 12, depending on stock levels, Store Director Charlie Samson said.

Half of the milk in stock was already gone shortly after noon Wednesday. Carts filled to the brim and the parking lot was full to the end of the driveway.

A customer with a stack of 4-packs slithered between an employee racing a supply cart to the back and a shopper twirling a basket around a corner.

Everything in the store is 25% off.

Everything is 25% off at Lucky's Market.

The store is hosting recruiters from Busch’s and Fresh Thyme throughout the week to offer employees a shot at finding a new job. It was unclear how many workers will be impacted. Several messages left with Lucky’s spokeswoman Krista Torvik seeking further information went unanswered as of Tuesday afternoon.

Area residents entering and leaving the store expressed sorrow after hearing about the closure. University of Michigan wrestler Tyler Meisinger often shops at Lucky’s using Fueling Blue, a benefit offered to UM athletes providing money for food.

“This is one of the grocery stores that accepted it. It was kind of nice to always come here. They always have a lot of healthy options,” Meisinger said. “I’m a wrestler so I kind of have to watch my weight."

He added another grocer may be able to accept Fueling Blue, but Lucky’s is close to home.

“I’m going to miss the chocolate-covered peanuts,” Meisinger said.

Mauricio Basso, another nearby resident, left with a bag of items and said he likes the fresh produce and stock.

“This is a good store in the neighborhood here. I come often... I like the unique items they have. I’m actually sad,” Basso said.

Michelle Jacobs, an occasional customer, walked in with a group.

“I’m really upset about Lucky’s closing,” Jacobs said. “I think it is a great store and they have great sales. It feels like it’s always busy when I’m in here.”

The Ann Arbor store opened in 2015 with 150 employees. The space formerly housed a Kroger store.

Kroger, in 2016, made what it called a “meaningful investment” in the Lucky’s Market chain to “benefit customers and accelerate growth." But the grocer announced it would divest from Lucky’s in a December quarterly financial report.

Lucky’s Market also operates a Traverse City store, which is expected to remain open.

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