Trader Joe’s Wine Shop in Union Square closed its doors on Thursday after 15 years in business with no prior warning to customers and little notice given to crew members about the closure.
Trader Joe's Wine Shop in Union Square. A note found taped to the store Thursday said it's "now time for us to explore another location."Trader Joe's Wine Shop in Union Square. A note found taped to the store Thursday said it's "now time for us to explore another location."
The note went on to say crew members would be paid for all shifts scheduled through Sunday, August 28th.prohibits corporations from owning or operating more than one wine or liquor store. “I am so bummed,” Arthur Souza, another customer, said. He had commuted 30 minutes from Hell’s Kitchen only to find out the store was shut down. “I used to come here and buy a lot of wines, like 20 bottles, and drink them for several months. So I’m gonna have to find a Plan B now.”
Some outside the store speculated on what might have happened for the store to shut down so abruptly. “So right now we’re basically taking advantage and sending all the customers to our store right now,” Taylor said.