Family Dollar is closing another location in Ohio, this time in Conesville, leaving residents without easy access to affordable essentials. The store, which opened in January 2021, employed seven to 10 sales associates but is now set to lay off all employees by April 20.
Some residents are expressing disappointment and concern about the loss of a convenient shopping option, while others question the store’s sales performance.
“Definitely going to be missed by myself and others,” said Ohio resident Donna Woodie in a post on the Coshocton Tribune’s Facebook page.
Another shopper commented, saying she frequented the store as much as twice in one day.
“I live like a minute from there it was so convenient just not for me but for many others,” she said.
Mayor Jennifer McFarland told the Coshocton Tribune the closure will likely hit the community hard.
“Without the store, residents no longer have easy access to affordable essentials and everyday items. This can be especially challenging for those who rely on the store for their shopping needs, particularly individuals with limited transportation options,” she told the Coshocton Tribune.
“I think myself and a lot of others would agree it was just a huge convenience for everyday items we needed. We’re all sad to see it go, but remain hopeful that something else will come in and bring that convenience back.”
The closure is part of a larger trend of Family Dollar store closures in Ohio, with 34 other locations closing on or around April 20. Family Dollar’s parent company, Dollar Tree, plans to shut down around 1,000 stores in the coming years, citing declining sales due to the cost-of-living crisis, inflation, and reduced government benefits.
