A big box department store in Philadelphia is getting ready to close after nearly 20 years in a vibrant neighborhood.

And, sadly, this is just the latest in a string of store and restaurant closings in the City of Brotherly Love.

And speaking of Target, that chain recently made headlines for walking away from a new store planned in University City.

"Store is closed" sign - Photo: Chris Coleman
"Store is closed" sign - Photo: Chris Coleman
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According to a published report in The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Marshalls store in Snyder Plaza will close on December 9th.

TJX, the parent company of Marshall's, did not give a specific reason for the store closing, only to say they are always assessing their real estate strategies and,

We are grateful for the loyalty of our Philadelphia customers.

Marshalls off Snyder Avenue in Philadelphia PA - Photo: Google Maps
Marshalls off Snyder Avenue in Philadelphia PA - Photo: Google Maps
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Second Marshall's to close in Philadelphia

This is the second Marshall's store in Philadelphia that has closed over the past several months.

Around the beginning of the year, their Center City location shut down.

In that situation, the company partially blamed a lack of people working in the city after COVID as a reason to end its run.

Marshall's on Market Street in Center City Philadelphia PA will be closing in January 2023 - Photo: Google Maps
Marshall's on Market Street in Center City Philadelphia PA will be closing in January 2023 - Photo: Google Maps
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