RHODE ISLAND – Rhode Island’s retail landscape is undergoing a significant “efficiency reset” this spring. As national giants pivot toward e-commerce and “lean” operations, several long-standing neighborhood anchors are shuttering underperforming locations. From the loss of a historic food hall to the final exit of a major pharmacy brand, here is the breakdown of the major shifts in the Ocean State for Spring 2026.
Ocean State Shakeup: Major Supermarket and Retail Closures in Rhode Island This Spring 2026
1. The Exit of a Plant-Based Icon: Plant City
In one of the most talked-about local closures, Plant City, the world’s first plant-based…..