Jake's Market and Deli Closed Hartford Location
The convenience chain has shuttered its store located at the intersection of Maple Street and Vermont Route 14.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Jake's Market and Deli has announced the closure of its Hartford, Vermont store. This site was one of the first two locations established by the chain in the state.
Why it matters
The closure marks a reduction in the company's footprint as it consolidates its operations. All affected employees will be transferred to the remaining locations in the chain.
The company operates 10 locations in total, with employees from the shuttered Hartford store transferring to the nine remaining sites. The chain originally began operations in 1997.
The players
Jake's Market and Deli
This regional convenience store chain owns and operates various locations across Vermont and New Hampshire.
Bruce Bergeron
He is the owner of the Jake's Market and Deli chain.
The details
The Hartford store was situated at the intersection of Maple Street and Vermont Route 14. Despite this specific closure, the company continues to operate other entities, including Jake's Quechee Market and Jake's ONE Market in Burlington.
Timeline
1997: The chain began operations in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
September 29, 2026: The company announced the store closing.
Market Landscape
This move reflects the retail industry's ongoing consolidation of regional convenience store footprints as companies look to optimize their physical presence. By shifting staff to remaining locations, the brand seeks to maintain market share while reducing overhead in specific communities.
Customers who frequented the Hartford store will now need to travel to the nearest remaining location for services. The company expects no disruption for employees, who are being transferred to other sites within the nine-store network.
The takeaway
Regional retail chains often shift their physical presence to maintain long-term financial health in competitive markets. Residents should check the company website to locate the nearest remaining store to continue using their services.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Local 22 & Local 44.
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