US retailers Foxtrot and Dom's Kitchen & Market will cease operations just five months after the companies merged to form Outfox Hospitality.
The closures of the two Chicago, Illinois-based grocery retailers include 33 Foxtrot stores and two Dom's Kitchen & Market stores spread across the city. Austin, Texas. Texas, Dallas; and Washington, D.C.'s Foxtrot, which maintained a national e-commerce presence, will disappear as well.
“It is with heavy hearts that we have to share with you the difficult decision we have had to make. After much consideration and evaluation, we regret to inform you that Foxtrot and Dom's Kitchen & Market will close in April 2024. We are announcing that we will be closing on the 23rd,” the companies said in a statement. statement. “We have explored many avenues to continue our operations, but despite our good faith and exhaustive efforts, we have not found a viable option.”
Many grocery store owners have expressed shock at the sudden closure.
“I was just in Chicago on a sales call.” [recently]Dani Wong, founder of dried mango brand Senor Mango, said: According to Forbes. “They have been a very important account for us and for the second retailer that carries our products.”
As news of the closure broke, it was unclear how the move would affect both companies' seafood suppliers. Seafood products offered at Foxtrot stores include shrimp and mahi from Wixter Seafoods, a brand based in Franklin, Tenn., as well as several canned items from a brand based in Pacific Grove, Calif. The product was included. fish wife brand.
Foxtrot and Dom's were particularly known for their prepared and organic products made from locally sourced ingredients, as well as their carefully selected wines and restaurant stalls.. Foxtrot used to deliver fresh meat and seafood in 30 minutes and pick it up in 5 minutes.
The retailer is grateful to its loyal customers, team members and partners, saying, “We could not have built such a strong brand without them.”
“We know this news is shocking and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time,” Foxtrot and Doms said in a statement. .
