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The city of Kent has seen an alarming increase in the number of store closures recently. Notable businesses such as Drug Mart, Popped, Subway, Family Dollar, Painins, Battleground, and Gameday Coffee are either closing down or attempting to sell. The reasons behind these closures are not immediately clear, with speculation ranging from high competition, insufficient foot traffic, to exorbitant rent prices.
Answers from Social Media
A discussion thread on Reddit provides some insight into the situation. One user pointed out that Drug Mart and Dollar Store have opened new, larger stores in Brimfield, suggesting that these businesses are not failing, but rather relocating…