Straub's Closed Its Central West End Grocery Store
The longstanding grocery retailer has ceased operations at its Kingshighway and Maryland Plaza location.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Straub's shuttered its grocery store in St. Louis' Central West End neighborhood on Friday, September 25, 2026. The location had served the community for nearly eight decades before the building was listed for sale.
Why it matters
The closure marks the end of a long-term retail fixture in the Central West End. The decision to sell the building follows the company's operational shift, with staff being moved to the remaining Clayton store.
The store operated at the Central West End site for nearly eight decades before its final closure. While the business has exited this location, it is transferring all affected employees to its branch in Clayton.
The players
Straub's
Straub's is a grocery retailer that has operated in the St. Louis area for decades.
The details
The grocery store ceased operations after nearly 80 years of business at the intersection of Kingshighway and Maryland Plaza. The building owner initiated a sale of the property, prompting the permanent closure of the storefront.
Timeline
The store officially closed its doors on September 25, 2026.
Market Landscape
This closure reflects broader retail consolidation as historic businesses re-evaluate their physical footprints in urban corridors. The move aligns with a shift toward focusing resources on fewer, more centralized locations to remain competitive.
Local shoppers who frequented the Central West End store will no longer have access to this specific location for groceries. Affected employees are moving to the Clayton branch, which remains the primary site for the company in the region.
The takeaway
Legacy retailers often adjust their physical footprint to prioritize operational efficiency over long-standing historic locations. Residents in the Central West End may need to adjust their shopping habits to visit the remaining Clayton location.
Further reading
For more on the changing retail landscape in the area, visit the Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Firstalert4.
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