93-year-old grocery chain closing another location

Core Insights - Grocery stores, including major chains like Price Chopper, are closing at an alarming rate, impacting community access to food and essentials [1] - Price Chopper, owned by The Golub Corporation, operates 131 stores across six states [2] - The Gloversville, New York location will close permanently on January 10, 2026, marking the end of its presence in the city [4] - The closure of the Gloversville store affects 71 employees, all of whom have been offered positions at nearby stores [5] - Price Chopper has been closing underperforming locations across multiple states, indicating broader economic challenges [6] Company Overview - Price Chopper operates under The Golub Corporation and includes Market 32 and Market Bistro banners [2] - The company has a significant presence in New York with 82 stores, followed by Vermont (15), Massachusetts (14), Connecticut (9), Pennsylvania (7), and New Hampshire (4) [8] Recent Closures - The Worcester, Massachusetts store closed earlier in January 2024, affecting 76 employees, with transfers offered to nearby locations [7] - In April 2024, the Clay, New York store closure impacted 103 employees, leaving the community without a Price Chopper, although nearby Syracuse has two locations [9]