The US luxury food store “Dene & Deluca” (D & D) is closed in large quantities in New York and other places where it was born, and its existence in the US is at risk. Competition has intensified due to the offense of large supermarkets that handle imported ingredients and high-quality side dishes, and the spread of online shopping for food products. Management has been stuck, such as late paychecks and unpaid payments to suppliers.
D & D closed about 10 stores in the US one after another. The stores in New York and Manhattan were also closed, and the headquarters in the Soho area, which had been open until the end, also ceased operating by the 7th.
“Unfortunately we will close the store temporarily. We will be reopening soon. We are proud to have been part of the community for over 30 years. Thank you for your support.” There was such a sticker on the door. In the store, empty display shelves etc. remained during business hours.
Founded in 1977 in Soho, D & D opened up the “food selection shop” market, handling imported foods and high-quality side dishes that were still rare at the time. In 2003, the first store opened in Marunouchi, Tokyo. A logo-printed tote bag was popular among young women.
However, in the United States, chain stores that handle a wide range of organic ingredients and gourmet foods, such as the luxury supermarket “Hall Foods Market”, and that can also eat and drink in the store, have expanded their share. With the spread of online sales where you can easily buy rare ingredients, customers were robbed.
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