Former Germantown Shoppers Store Items to Be Auctioned

The Mateny Road grocery site will see its remaining equipment auctioned off starting November 17, 2026.

Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Openings & Closings

Former Germantown Shoppers Store Items to Be Auctioned

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An auction house has listed the entire inventory of a former Shoppers grocery store in Germantown for sale. Bidding is scheduled to begin closing on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 10 a.m.

Why it matters

The sale marks the final chapter for the site, which closed in November 2025 following a review of operational standards and store performance. The space currently remains vacant with no new tenant signed to take over the property.

The auction includes a 46-foot beer cooler, a 250-quart Hobart spiral mixer, and four NCR self-checkout stations. Additionally, the inventory features seven compressor racks and two Baxter roll-in rack ovens.

The players

Shoppers

This is a supermarket chain that operated the grocery store in Germantown for 30 years prior to its closure.

NCR

This technology company provided the self-checkout stations and scanners currently being auctioned from the store.

Hobart

This manufacturer specializes in commercial food equipment, including the meat processing tools and mixers being sold.

Zero Zone

This company is a manufacturer of refrigerated display cases, such as the 90 freezer doors included in the auction.

The details

The liquidation covers the entire contents of the Mateny Road facility, ranging from meat and deli equipment to bakery ovens and checkout lanes. Interested parties can bid on industrial refrigeration units, including a four-room refrigerated box.

The grocery store on Mateny Road officially closed in November 2025.
Bidding is scheduled to close on November 17, 2026, at 10 a.m.

Market Landscape

This auction follows the broader industry trend of liquidating physical assets after major retailers exit underperforming locations. It reflects the ongoing transition in the local retail sector as properties remain vacant while awaiting new commercial tenants.

Local shoppers and business owners may find opportunities to acquire industrial kitchen or retail equipment at the upcoming auction. Residents should note that the property remains closed for daily retail business with no immediate plans for a new occupant.

The takeaway

Liquidation sales provide a clear signal that a commercial space is being prepared for potential redevelopment or new leasing. Interested bidders should prepare for the November 17 deadline to secure professional-grade retail equipment.