3 Needs convenience stores closing in greater Charlottetown area

Three Needs Convenience locations in Charlottetown and Stratford will be closing in September.

The following locations are slated for closure:

• University Avenue (Charlottetown) -Sept. 13.
• BelvedereAvenue (Charlottetown) -Sept. 10.
• Hopetown Road (Stratford) - Sept. 5.

"We are always assessing our business in various markets to make sure stores are operating efficiently and meeting targets," wroteShaunaSelig, a spokesperson for parent companySobeys, in a statement.

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"Given the close proximity of our stores in the Charlottetown area, we knew that other Needs locations in the area could handle the additional traffic if these sites closed."

Rebranding

Seligsaid Sobeysremains committed to serving the Charlottetown area.

The company recently re-branded the Needs Convenience on EustonStreet into a Sobeys express and invested in a SobeysExtra in Stratford.

"It's about ensuring the long-term sustainment of the other stores in the area as well," said Selig.

All locations are owned by franchisees.

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