Carrick Shop 'n Save closing its doors after decades of service

It's the end of an era for a grocery store in Carrick. The Shop 'n Save on Brownsville Road is closing.

A spokesperson for the store said that the independently owned Shop 'n Save will be closing as the store owner prepares for retirement.

A final closing date for the store hasn't been determined, but the business is expected to close its doors sometime early this month. 

"Timing will depend on inventory levels and ongoing operations, and information regarding the closing will be shared in-store as it becomes available," the spokesperson said.

A store manager said that closing signs started going up last Thursday, with closing deals on advertisements, too. The current plan is to be open until everything is sold out, the store manager said.

If there's anything left over after that, they'll probably give it to a food bank, he added.

Inside the store, plenty of shelves were empty, along with parts of the produce and dairy sections. The deli is already closed.

"The store's focus remains on serving customers well through the final day of operation, and the team at Brownsville SHOP 'n SAVE is grateful for the loyalty and support shown over the years," the spokesperson said.

Carrick community shocked, questions what comes next

Martha Meis of Mt. Oliver learned from a store employee inside that the store was closing. She told KDKA-TV that her mouth dropped when she heard the news.

"I was stunned. This is like a landmark here," Meis said.

Kevin Cogley of Carrick said he's been going to the store for about four decades. He said he liked the prices and the people at the store, but he's concerned about what's next for the community from a grocery store standpoint.

A Google Maps search shows the nearest supermarkets are an Aldi on the South Side, a 12-minute drive and a 57-minute walk, and a Giant Eagle on the South Side, which is a 13-minute drive and a 55-minute walk. There is also a Giant Eagle in Brentwood, and an Aldi in Overbrook.

"It's going to make a hardship for a lot of people," Cogley said.