Dominick's closing stores

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Dominick's to close 14 area stores by April | Chicago Tribune

Dominick's said Friday it will close 14 underperforming stores by spring while spending heavily to renovate remaining stores that will carry more organic and upscale food. “It is always tough to close stores,” said Dominick's spokeswoman Wynona Redmond.

She said she did not know the exact number of employees who will be affected by the closings, but estimated that because the stores were underperforming they would likely have 50 or fewer employees. That could mean approximately 600 workers, most of them part time, would be affected when the closings are completed by early April. Dominick's said many employees could find work at other company locations

Meanwhile, Dominick's said it is going to convert 20 more of its grocery stores this year to what it calls the “lifestyle” format, meaning that half of its remaining 83 stores will have been renovated.

An 84th lifestyle grocery store is under construction at Chicago and Damen Avenues and will open this year.....

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