Family Dollar looking to close about 1000 of its stores.
No specifics on which ones yet.
There are definitely a lot around here.
A handful of dollar stores on the chopping block,
News channel lines. Ashley Caffaro says it certainly got people
in Cortland County concerned about the possible loss of these
stores for small rural communities.
Stores like Dollar Tree and Family Dollar are all they
have.
There aren't a lot of other options in Cortland as
far as getting a reasonable price by neighbors in Cortland
County may soon have to shop elsewhere.
After Dollar Tree, owner of Family Dollar,
says it will close about 600 store locations nationwide this
year.
370 over the next several years as leases expire,
Dollar Tree also closing up shop at thirty of its
locations,
leaving many shoppers worried their store is on the list.
I would be heartbroken because it's one of my favorite
stores,
so I really hope that doesn't happen.
What The Dollar Store is making things easier and less
expensive for the mom of four.
We can do fun things because of this.
They're just a lot cheaper than other locations with like
$1.25 for everything in their store except for like exclusive
things,
so it will be a great loss.
Especially with its location being so convenient.
Leaving shoppers to drive even further,
I think it would be challenging for people because they
might have to go a little bit further out.
And since Courtland doesn't have many shopping places,
it probably would be challenging for some people.
Now we still don't know which or if any Central
New York stores will be closing their doors for good,
but as you heard neighbors say,
it would be a big loss in Courtland County.
Ashley Cafaro at News Channel 9.