Discount retail chain Family Dollar is continuing to reduce its footprint in Ohio, with another store confirmed to be closing its doors this month. This closure adds to the growing list of locations shutting down across the state as the company grapples with financial underperformance and strategic shifts. The latest Ohio store to face closure is situated in Dayton, further limiting shopping options for local residents.
Family Dollar store exterior, highlighting store closure and its impact on local communities
This Dayton store, located at 1130 N. Main St., is slated to close on November 23rd, according to reports from the Dayton Daily News. Local customers have expressed concern that this closure will negatively impact the community, as the store provides essential shopping options in an area already facing limited retail choices. As the closure date approaches, the Dayton Family Dollar is offering final sales and discounts to clear out inventory.
Why is Family Dollar Closing Ohio Stores?
The ongoing store closures in Ohio are part of a larger, nationwide trend for Family Dollar. Dollar Tree, the parent company which acquired Family Dollar in 2015, has identified Family Dollar as an underperforming asset. Recent reports from USA TODAY indicate that Dollar Tree is even considering selling off the Family Dollar brand entirely as part of a strategic review.
Dollar Tree’s concerns were further outlined in a November 4th press release, where the company announced a leadership transition and reaffirmed its commitment to evaluating strategic alternatives for the Family Dollar business segment. These alternatives include a potential sale, spin-off, or other disposition of the business, signaling a significant shift in direction for the discount retailer.
Back in March 2024, Dollar Tree had already announced a plan to close approximately 1,000 Family Dollar stores across the country. The company cited several factors contributing to this decision, including persistent inflation, changes in consumer spending habits, and increasing concerns about store safety. These challenges have collectively led to lower sales and profits that fall short of company expectations.
Ohio began to feel the impact of these widespread closures in April of this year. At that time, Family Dollar announced it would be laying off employees across multiple Ohio locations, impacting up to 265 workers. The initial wave of Ohio store closures included locations in Conesville and Cumberland, marking the beginning of a significant reduction in the chain’s presence in the state.
Adding to the scale of the cutbacks, Dollar Tree revealed in an April 2024 press release that it plans to close over 300 Family Dollar stores and 30 Dollar Tree stores in the coming years. This long-term strategy underscores the significant challenges faced by the discount retailer and its parent company in the current economic landscape.
Current Family Dollar Presence in Ohio
Despite the closures, Family Dollar still maintains a substantial presence in Ohio. While the number has decreased from over 450 stores reported in April, current data from ScrapeHero estimates there are still 415 Family Dollar locations operating in Ohio out of 7,748 nationwide.
Consumers can still find Family Dollar stores in numerous Ohio communities, as indicated by the chain’s online store locator, which lists dozens of open locations, including a store in Zanesville. However, the ongoing closures mean that Ohio shoppers will have fewer options in the future.
List of Family Dollar Store Closures in Ohio
The following is a list of Family Dollar locations in Ohio that have closed or are slated to close, based on the company’s April notice to the state. The closures are listed alphabetically by city:
- Akron: 19 N. Arlington St.
- Akron: 580 Vernon Odom Blvd.
- Amsterdam: 360 N. Main St.
- Austinburg: 2138 state Route 45
- Beloit: 15978 Cleveland-East Liverpool Road
- Bethel: 531 W. Plane St.
- Bidwell: 8920 Ohio 160
- Cincinnati: 7990 Reading Road
- Cincinnati: 5527 Bridgetown Road
- Cincinnati: 3407 Harrison Ave.
- Cincinnati: 2299 Waycross Road
- Cleveland: 9302 Miles Ave.
- Cleveland: 1250 E. 105th St.
- Columbus: 2191 E. 5th Ave.
- Columbus: 2372 Cleveland Ave.
- Columbus: 3577 E. Livingston Ave.
- Columbus: 675 E. Hudson St.
- Conesville: 16160 Township Road 287
- Cumberland: 349 Cambridge St. N.
- Dayton: 440 N. James H. McGee Blvd.
- Dayton: 1130 N. Main St. at Helena Street
- East Liverpool: 615 Walnut St.
- Elyria: 400 Oberlin Road
- Lima: 2101 Central Point Parkway
- Lucasville: 7731 state Route 139
- Madison: 6704 N. Ridge Road
- Middletown: 650 N. University Blvd.
- Middletown: 511 S. Breiel Blvd., Middletown
- Mount Healthy: 8050 Hamilton Ave.
- New Miami: 199 S. Riverside Drive
- New Middletown: 11045 Main St.
- Racine: 930 Elm St.
- Ripley: 519 S. 2nd St.
- Toledo: 1121 N. Reynolds Road
- Youngstown: 4450 Mahoning Ave.
- Youngstown: 8578 Market St. Suite 2
The closure of the Dayton Family Dollar store is a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by discount retailers and the evolving retail landscape. As Family Dollar continues to evaluate its future, Ohio communities will likely see further changes in the availability of these essential stores.
