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A beloved grocery chain now makes a painful closure in Illinois after shoppers spotted employees clearing out shelves.
ALDI is preparing to close one of its well-known stores in Chicago within days.
The retail chain confirmed that the location at 1836 N. Clybourn Ave. will shut down on October 13, following reports from shoppers who noticed employees clearing the shelves.
Despite this closure, other nearby ALDI stores on Clybourn Avenue, Milwaukee Avenue, and Division Street will remain open and continue to serve customers with curbside pickup and grocery delivery options through Instacart and DoorDash.
An ALDI spokesperson reassured that the company will keep providing quality products at competitive prices across its more than 30 locations in Chicago.
They added that all impacted employees have been offered transfers to other stores, ensuring that no jobs will be lost.
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One long-time shopper expressed concern after noticing the store clearing out shelves, asking a cashier if the location was in trouble.
The cashier laughed and assured them it was just a remodeling effort.
Another customer shared their disappointment on Facebook, commenting on the closure.
Meanwhile, ALDI shoppers are eagerly purchasing Halloween decorations, like the affordable $9.99 LED ghost decor item, perfect for seasonal displays.
This ghost, part of the Huntington Home collection, lights up with a spooky glow and is compact enough for counters or mantles.
Shoppers are advised to act quickly to secure this ghost light, as it’s not currently listed on ALDI’s website, indicating limited stock.
Some may have better luck finding a similar pumpkin design that also lights up.
ALDI isn’t the only store seeing a rush for budget-friendly decorations this year.
Dollar Tree has introduced various low-cost alternatives to pricier items found at retailers like Pottery Barn and Michaels.
For instance, their carvable pumpkins are significantly cheaper, and popular decorations like hanging bats and skeleton garlands are selling out rapidly at impressive discounts compared to competitors.
