Philadelphia-area grocer Di Bruno Bros. recently decided to shutter three of its five locations, according to an emailed statement from the specialty food retailer.
The stores targeted for closure include locations in Ardmore and Wayne, Pennsylvania, and one at the intersection of Ninth and Chestnut streets in Philadelphia.
The statement, attributed to Maureen Gillespie, a spokesperson for Di Bruno Bros., did not indicate when the three stores would close. In a separate statement on Wednesday, a representative for Di Bruno Bros. said the Ardmore store closed on Feb. 4 and the other two locations closed on Feb. 11.
Gillespie said the grocer’s move to close the three stores “was a difficult decision, but one that reflects our commitment to ensuring the long‑term sustainability and strength of the Di Bruno Bros. brand.”
The original Di Bruno Bros. store on S. Ninth Street in Philadelphia as well as the chain’s Rittenhouse Square location in the city will both remain in operation, according to the retailer. Di Bruno Bros. also operates a bottle shop selling craft beers and wines next to its Ninth Street store.
Di Bruno Bros. also plans to maintain its e-commerce operations.
“By concentrating on these core elements, we believe this is a positive reset that allows us to preserve and elevate the in‑store tradition while growing the brand’s reach in meaningful new ways,” said Gillespie.
The closures come nearly two years after the March 2024 acquisition of the Di Bruno Bros. chain by Brown’s Super Stores, a member of grocery cooperative Wakefern Food Corp. that also owns several ShopRite locations in and around Philadelphia. Wakefern announced in October 2024 that it had purchased the Di Bruno Bros. food brand, including its trademark and portfolio of European specialty grocery products.
“We remain deeply committed to honoring Di Bruno Bros.’ rich heritage and ensuring its success for decades to come. As a family‑owned business, Brown’s understands the importance — and the challenges — of preserving independent legacy brands in today’s competitive market. Protecting and sustaining that kind of family tradition is at the heart of every decision we make,” Gillespie said.
Gillespie added that the company has leveraged Wakefern’s distribution capabilities to strengthen the Di Bruno Bros. brand.
“This growing network is helping make Di Bruno Bros. products more widely available, extending the brand’s legacy to a broader audience while maintaining the quality, authenticity, and craftsmanship that define it,” Gillespie said.
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with information from Di Bruno Bros. about when the stores closed.
