Grocery Outlet Bargain Market closing 36 underperforming stores, including several in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Grocery Outlet Bargain Market is closing 36 underperforming stores, including several in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Jason Potter, President and CEO of the California-based retailer, said the closures are a cost-cutting correction for expanding too quickly.

He also cited changes in SNAP benefits that have impacted the brand’s core customer base.

Stores in California, Idaho, Maryland, and Ohio will also be closing.

The company says they plan to complete the closures during the fiscal year.

Local locations slated for closure include two in Philadelphia, one in Chester County, and five in South Jersey.

Full list of local closures:

Philadelphia:

• 2017 West Oregon Avenue
  Philadelphia, Pa. 19145

• 2524 Welsh Road
  Philadelphia, Pa. 19152

Pennsylvania:

• 345 Scarlett Road
  Kennett Square, Pa. 19348

New Jersey:

• 4004 Route 130
  Delran, N.J. 08075

• 401 Harmony Road
  Gibbstown, N.J. 08027

• 190 Hamilton Commons Drive
  Mays Landing, N.J. 08330

• 3174 Route 9, Suite 5
  Rio Grande, N.J. 08242

• 677 Berlin Cross Keys Road
  Sicklerville, N.J. 08081