# Kings Food Markets Closures

> Kings Food Markets faces store closures as it struggles to compete with major retailers in New Jersey.
- Title: Kings Food Markets Closures · Inc | Shortify
- Summary: Kings Food Markets faces store closures as it struggles to compete with major retailers in New Jersey. Kings Food Markets is closing stores after years of…
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- Source: Inc — https://inc.com/amaya-nichole/kings-food-markets-closures-new-jersey/91416907
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## Kings Food Markets Closures
Kings Food Markets filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2020 and Acme Markets bought the chain for $96.4 million.
## Recent Store Closures
Kings has closed stores in Hillsdale, Whitehouse Station, Maplewood, Long Hill, Hoboken, Bernardsville, Warren, and Chatham.
## Demographic Shifts
Kings Food Markets struggled to adapt to New Jersey's changing demographics after being sold to Marks & Spencer 25 years ago.
## Key takeaway

Kings Food Markets is closing stores after years of ownership changes and failed attempts to adapt to shifting customer demographics.