Discount shoppers in Ohio are facing fewer options as Family Dollar continues to shutter locations across the state. Already reeling from the announcement of 35 closures earlier in the year, Ohio residents are now contending with another Family Dollar store closing its doors this month. The latest casualty is the Dayton location at 1130 N. Main St., set to close permanently on November 23rd, according to the Dayton Daily News. This closure further limits shopping choices for the local community, with residents expressing concerns about the impact on accessible retail options in the area. The Dayton store is currently offering final sales and discounts as it winds down operations in its final weeks.
Why the Family Dollar Store Closures?
The wave of Family Dollar closures stems from broader issues impacting the discount retailer. Family Dollar, acquired by Dollar Tree in 2015, has been consistently labeled as an underperforming asset. As reported by USA TODAY, Dollar Tree is actively exploring strategic options for Family Dollar, including a potential sale of the business. This consideration was highlighted in a Dollar Tree press release on November 4th, indicating that the future of the Family Dollar business segment is under review, with possibilities ranging from a sale to a spin-off.
Earlier in March 2024, the company announced a significant plan to close approximately 1,000 stores nationwide. Several factors are contributing to these closures. Inflation has significantly impacted consumer spending habits, shifting priorities and reducing discretionary income. Safety concerns at some locations and overall underperformance in meeting financial expectations have further exacerbated the situation, leading to decreased sales and profitability.
Ohio began feeling the impact of these closures around April, when Family Dollar issued a notice regarding layoffs affecting up to 265 employees across the state. These initial closures included locations in Conesville and Cumberland, signaling the start of a broader reduction in Family Dollar’s Ohio footprint. Adding to the concern, Dollar Tree announced in April 2024 plans to close an additional 300 Family Dollar and 30 Dollar Tree stores over the coming years, indicating a long-term strategy of consolidating and streamlining their retail operations.
Family Dollar’s Ohio Presence: How Many Stores Remain Open?
Despite the ongoing closures, Family Dollar still maintains a substantial presence across the United States. Currently, there are approximately 7,748 Family Dollar stores operating nationwide, with 415 of those located in Ohio. This number is a decrease from the over 450 stores reported in Ohio in April, reflecting the impact of the recent closures. Data from ScrapeHero, a data scraping site, provides these figures, offering a snapshot of Family Dollar’s current retail landscape.
For Ohio residents looking for a nearby Family Dollar, the company’s store locator remains a valuable tool. The Family Dollar store locator (https://www.familydollar.com/locations/oh/) lists dozens of open locations throughout Ohio, including cities like Zanesville, allowing customers to verify if their local Family Dollar is still in operation and find alternative locations if needed.
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. These 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
While these closures represent a reduction in store count, Family Dollar continues to operate a significant number of locations in Ohio. Customers are encouraged to utilize the store locator to find the nearest open Family Dollar and to stay informed about any further announcements regarding store operations.
