Shoppers Food to Close Four Maryland Stores by October 2025

Shoppers Food, owned by United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), announced it will close four Maryland stores by mid-October 2025, including locations in Waldorf, Essex, New Carrollton, and Westminster. The company cited a strategic effort to optimize its retail footprint by closing stores where necessary to operate more effectively and efficiently while continuing to serve communities through other locations and online grocery delivery services. The Waldorf store, in particular, has experienced multiple ownership changes and closures since 2019, reflecting broader retail challenges in Southern Maryland. UNFI expressed gratitude to its employees and committed support during the transition. Shoppers Food, founded in 1949, operates stores in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. These closures are part of a wider trend of retail adjustments and rebranding in the affected areas.