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North Pasadena Vons Will Close, After More Than Four Decades

Published on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 | 9:38 am
 


A spokeswoman for Albertsons, Inc. said this morning that the Vons Market at 1390 Allen Avenue just north of Washington Boulevard will close in mid-April.

“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve this community for over 47 years,” Jenna Watkinson, Director, Public Affairs for Albertsons Southern California Division said in an email. “Unfortunately, while we must close this location in mid-April, we look forward to continuing to serve the Pasadena community with the same superior shopping experience at our surrounding locations.”

The future of the property is not yet clear.

Pasadena Councilmember Margaret McAustin said Tuesday that she has spoken with the property owner and that “the property will continue to be a first-class grocery store,” however she was unable to give further details.

In the past, the landlord has refused to speak directly with media.

The possibility of closure first surfaced in May, 2017.

At the time, Watkins said that Vons was in discussions to continue leasing the store but there was “a possibility we will be forced to leave the store.”

Then in June, 2017 Watkins said that Albertson’s, the parent company of Vons Markets, had “reached a deal with the landlord” which made it possible to “remain operating in this location at least through early 2018.”

Locals have reacted with dismay.

“Ralph’s on N. Lake closed. Vons on Fair Oaks and Orange Grove closed. Now this Vons? Where is everyone supposed to get food from in this area?” one woman named Victoria said on social media.

 

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