Midwestern grocery chain Harding’s Friendly Markets announced Monday it acquired four Village Market locations in Michigan. The locations will be rebranded and operated under the Harding’s banner, according to an emailed press release.
The storefronts span four different Michigan towns — Allegan, Colon, Decatur and Gobles — adding to Harding’s already well-established presence of approximately 30 stores in the state. Harding’s also has two stores in Indiana, according to the grocer’s website.
Harding’s President Curt DeVries said in a statement that the grocer plans to keep all current Village Market staffers…