FarmFoods to close Southend store on February 9 following nearby opening

FarmFoods, a supermarket chain with 300 branches, will close its store in Greyhound Retail Park, Southend, on February 9. This follows the opening of a larger store on Eastern Avenue in 2021, just a mile away. Customers will receive 50% off on the final day. Many shoppers have expressed disappointment on social media, citing the convenience of the Greyhound location and concerns for those who may struggle to reach the new store. This closure comes shortly after another FarmFoods branch in Banbury closed on February 2. The company has not provided reasons for the closures or details about staff layoffs.