The Kirkwood Highway Acme is not closing because of retail theft or because of the company’s proposed merger with Kroger, a spokeswoman said. Photo from Google Street View
The Acme Market on Kirkwood Highway in Wilmington will close in November because the store’s lease is ending.
“Closing a store is always a touchy issue,” said Dana Ward, director of communications and public affairs. “Our focus remains on growing our business, which sometimes involves reinvesting resources into existing stores and exploring potential new locations.”
No employees will be laid off,” said Julie Miro Wenger, executive director of the Delaware Food Industry Council, which is a grocery and drug store trade organization.
Employees will be offered jobs at other Delaware locations, she and Ward said.
“Associates who are interested in remaining with the company will have the opportunity to be reassigned to open positions at nearby stores,” Ward said.
Miro Wenger said, “The neighbors and community will continue to be able to shop at Acme Pike Creek and Acme Prices Corner.”
Ward said she could confirm that the closing is not related to retail theft and is not related to a proposed merger with Kroger.
“We look forward to continuing to provide our customers with clean, fresh, full, and friendly shopping experiences,” Ward said.
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