Lidl, a German-based discount grocery chain, abruptly closed all of its U.S. stores on Monday, including its location in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The company had opened its first U. store just three years ago, in June 2017.
In a statement released on Monday, Lidl said that it was “grateful for the loyalty of our customers and team members” but that it had “made the difficult decision to exit the US market.” The company did not give a specific reason for the decision to leave the US market.
Lidl’s departure from the US market is a surprising and disappointing turn of events for shoppers in Fayetteville and other towns where the chain had stores. Lidl offered low prices on a wide variety of groceries and household items, and was seen as a potential competitor to other discount chains such as Aldi and Walmart.
The closure of Lidl’s stores will no doubt be disruptive for shoppers who have come to rely on the chain for their grocery needs. But ultimately, it is unclear why Lidl decided to leave the US market after just three years. Only time will tell if this is a permanent departure or if the company plans to return to the US at some point in the future.
Why is Lidl in Fayetteville NC closed?
It is unclear why Lidl decided to leave the US market after just three years.
