Rue21, Rite Aid and Big Lots all closed stores in 2024.
Other closings in south-central Pennsylvania in 2024 included bank branches, warehouses, manufacturing plants, movie theaters, and family-owned retail stores.
And at the beginning of the year, numerous stores closed at the Harrisburg Mall in Swatara Township.
The list below includes dozens of closings in 2024 across central Pa. but doesn’t include restaurants.
These business locations closed in 2024:
Adams County
Mount Joy Township
his file photo from Nov. 18, 2021, shows a rue21 store at Capital City Mall in Lower Allen Township, P.A. (PennLive.com/Dan Gleiter)(PennLive.com/Dan Gleiter)
The rue21 store closed at the Outlets at Gettysburg, 1863 Gettysburg Village Drive.
Berks County
Centre Township
Peterson Farm/Appeeling Fruit Holdings
The facility at Appeeling Fruit Holdings at 1149 Railroad Road has closed.
Upper Bern Township
The frozen food delivery company has closed including its location at 27 Feick Industrial Drive.
Wyomissing
The store at the Berkshire Mall at 1665 State Hill Road has closed.
Cumberland County
Camp Hill
Following a merger with Codorus Valley Bancorp, the holding company for PeoplesBank, Orrstown Bank closed the PeoplesBank branch at 3100 Market St. on Nov. 7.
“These changes are designed to align the Bank’s resources with the evolving needs of its local clients and the broader banking landscape. While the Orrstown Bank and PeoplesBank branch network is highly complementary, there are some instances where branches currently serve the same local area,” Orrstown Bank said in an SEC filing.
Carlisle
The women’s apparel boutique closed at 101 N. Hanover St. in February
“After months of thought and consideration, it is with a heavy heart that I announce the closing of Boutique on Pomfret,” the owner said on the store’s Facebook page in January.
Olde Susquehanna House 162 York Road closed.
“After 40-plus years it’s our time to close the store,” the company said in a message on its Facebook page. “We have loved being part of your lives! We are looking forward to the next chapter!”
Lower Allen Township
Following a merger with Codorus Valley Bancorp, the holding company for PeoplesBank, Orrstown Bank closed the PeoplesBank branch at Bethany Village on Nov. 6.
Rue21 closed its store at the Capital City Mall.
Mechanicsburg
The bank closed its branch at 2 E. Main St. The branch consolidated on Sept. 20 with the bank’s Silver Spring Square branch at 6416 Carlisle Pike in Silver Spring Township.
PNC Bank provided the following statement to PennLive:
“PNC recognizes that branches play a key role in how we provide solutions to our clients, alongside our other channels. That’s why we continually study transaction patterns to determine how we can most effectively meet the needs of our communities. As a result of this work, we have grown our PNC branch footprint over the past five years while total industry branches have declined. At the same time, we also make decisions to close branches as client needs evolve. As always, we will continue to invest in – and optimize – our branch network alongside our other core banking channels to serve our clients in the most effective way we can.”
Middlesex Township
The frozen food delivery company closed its location at 120 Stover Drive.
Shippensburg
The branch at 153 W. Orange St. in Shippensburg closed on April 24.
The company provided the following statement in regards to the closing: “We’ve been on a journey at Citizens to evolve how our customers bank with us, and we continually review customer patterns to evolve and adjust branch strategy across our network.”
Dauphin County
Derry Township
The pharmacy at 731 Cherry Drive in Derry Township closed in December.
“It is with heavy hearts and deep regret that we announce the immediate closing of Hershey Pharmacy & Gift Shop,” the pharmacy said on its Facebook page. “For almost four decades, our family has had the privilege of providing healthcare, support, and a personal touch that we hope has made a difference in your lives. We’ve watched families grow, children become adults, and generations of trust form over the years. The bonds we’ve shared with you have meant the world to us and have always been our reason for moving forward.”
The pharmacy opened in 1992.
Homestyle Charlie closed its retail store at Briarcrest Square at 19 Briarcrest Square. The store opened at Briarcrest Square in 2019.
“We cannot thank you all enough for supporting us. Your business and kind words and purchases have helped us to spread fun and joy through all of the unique products we’ve stocked for you,” the store said in a message on its website.
Homestyle Charlie will continue to sell some items on its retail website, on Etsy and wholesale.
Rue 21 closed its store at Tanger Outlets Hershey at 60 Outlet Square.
Harrisburg
Pictured is a Fulton Bank branch in Easton, Pa. The bank closed a brnach in Harrisburg. (Tony Rhodin, LehighValleyLive)Tony Rhodin | For lehighvalleylive.com
Fulton Bank closed its branch at 1429 N. Third St. on April 26.
“It’s never easy to close one of our Financial Centers, but it’s sometimes necessary after we evaluate factors including how many customers use the center and how often, as well as whether there are other Fulton Bank Financial Centers nearby,” the bank said in a statement. “We are making these changes to align our services with trends in how customers conduct their banking, including growth in online and mobile banking that is reducing transactions conducted in financial centers across our industry.”
Pictured is the Members 1st Federal Credit Union headquarters in Hampden Township. The credit union closed a branch in Harrisburg.
April 21, 2022.
Dan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.com
Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Members 1st closed its branch in Strawberry Square at 11 N. Third St. The credit union said the closing was due to decreased traffic.
“As a member-owned credit union, we are constantly monitoring traffic to all our locations to ensure we are being good stewards of our members’ dollars,” the credit union said in a statement. “Besides the physical closure of the branch, this change will not impact our members in any way. Their money will remain safe, secure and accessible throughout the closure. With our digital banking tools, members can access their money and a full range of services from anywhere.”
Pictured is a Truist branch in Alabama. Truist closed a branch in Harrisburg. (Photo by Greg Garrison/AL.com)ggarrison@al.com
Truist closed the branch at 112 Market St. on March 19.
“As more clients choose to bank with us digitally, we’re closing 3.5% of our branches overall in March based on several factors including client behavior, branch traffic, and transaction volume. In response to our clients’ evolving preferences, these decisions create additional opportunities for investment in our digital capabilities. We understand that in-person service and caring conversations are still important to many of our clients and that’s why we’ll continue to offer access to more than 1,900 branches and 2,900 ATMs—one of the most expansive branch and ATM networks in the communities we serve.”
Londonderry Township
The Boohoo Group has leased the entire 1.1 million square-foot facility at 2771 N. Market St. in Londonderry Township, the developer, First Industrial Realty Trust announced. jbrown@pennlive.com | Jimmie Brown
BooHoo, an online retailer, closed its 1.1 million-square-foot distribution center at 2771 N. Market St. The facility closed on Nov. 10. Boohoo announced it would cease supplying U.S. customers from its distribution center in Pennsylvania and will now fulfill all orders in the United States from its distribution center in the United Kingdom.
Lower Paxton Township
Tanger Outlets Lancaster in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County. (Daniel Urie | durie@pennlive.com)
Bleacher Bums closed its store at Tanger Outlets Lancaster.
“As winter begins to draw to a close, we want to thank all of you for your continued business. Recently we had to make the difficult decision to not renew our lease at the Tanger Outlets – Lancaster store. At the end of April, we will close our Lancaster location for the final time,” the company said on its Facebook page.
The retailer is closing its store on Dec. 31 at 5051 Hampton Court. The store is closing after 29 years.
“Our lease is up and we’re looking for a bigger better home!” the company said in a message on its website.
The Colonial Park Mall on Jonestown Road in Lower Paxton Township. July 20, 2023. Dan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.com
Colonial Park Cinemas 4 at the Colonial Park Mall closed on March 4.
The store at the Colonial Park Mall has closed.
Rue21 closed its store at the Colonial Park Mall at 4600 Jonestown Road.
Paxtang
The Rite aid store at 501 S. 29th St. in Paxtang has closed.Daniel Urie, PennLive
The store at 501 S. 29th St., Suite A,, closed on March 17.
“Rite Aid regularly assesses its retail footprint to ensure we are operating efficiently while meeting the needs of our customers, communities, associates and overall business. In connection with the court-supervised process, we notified the Court of certain underperforming stores we are closing to further reduce rent expense and strengthen overall financial performance.”
Steelton
Rite Aid has closed its store in Steelton, Pa.Daniel Urie | durie@pennlive.com
Rite Aid closed its store at 124 S. Front St.
Swatara Township
The Harrisburg Mall in Swatara Township. March 1, 2024. Dan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.comDan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.com
AT&T closed its store at the Harrisburg Mall.
Bath & Body Works closed its store at the Harrisburg Mall.
Bhavani Sports closed its store at the Harrisburg Mall.
Bling Box closed its store at the Harrisburg Mall. The retailer rebranded as Bling Box Events and relocated to 415 St. John’s Church Road in Hampden Township in November.
Champ Sports closed its store at the Harrisburg Mall.
The store at the Harrisburg Mall closed in June. It will relocate to the High Pointe Commons shopping center at 4634 High Pointe Blvd. in Swatara Township. The men’s clothing store will take over the former Lane Bryant space and is expected to open in January.
East Coast Supplements closed its kiosk after two decades in business at the Harrisburg Mall.
Family Fun Center closed after decades in business at the Harrisburg Mall.
Fashion for Less closed its store at the Harrisburg Mall.
Foot Locker has closed its store at the Harrisburg Mall.
HBG Jewelers has closed its kiosk at the Harrisburg Mall and later relocated to the Capital City Mall in Lower Allen Township.
H&R Block closed its location at the Harrisburg Mall.
Demolition on the Macy’s store at the Harrisburg Mall in Swatara Township. March 1, 2024. Dan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.comDan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.com
The indoor space at the Harrisburg Mall closed. Bass Pro Shops, 2nd & Charles and Applebee’s remain open. The closing of the indoor space marks the end of an era for the shopping center that opened on Oct. 9, 1969, with the opening of Gimbels and Wanamaker’s. Most of the mall is being demolished to make way for the Swatara Exchange, a mixed-use complex.
Jump Sportswear closed its store at the Harrisburg Mall.
Kids Foot Locker closed its store at the Harrisburg Mall.
Lane Bryant closed earlier this month at the High Pointe Commons shopping center at 4634 High Pointe Blvd. in Swatara Township.Daniel Urie | durie@pennlive.com
The Lane Bryant store closed at the High Pointe Commons shopping center at 4634 High Pointe Blvd. DXL Big + Tall will take over the space.
Lids closed its store at the Harrisburg Mall.
The business closed after nine years at the Harrisburg Mall and later relocated to the Colonial Park Mall in Lower Paxton Township.
Metro by T-Mobile closed its store at the Harrisburg Mall.
Clothing retailer, Rainbow closed its store at the Harrisburg Mall.
T-Mobile closed its store at the Harrisburg Mall.
T-Shirt Station closed its store at the Harrisburg Mall.
Wells Fargo closed its branch at the Harrisburg Mall.
Franklin County
Chambersburg
Rue21 closed its store at Chambersburg Crossing, 901 Norland Ave.
Guilford Township
The store at 1660 Lincoln Way East closed.
Greencastle
The Rite Aid store closed at 200 N. Antrim Way.
Washington Township
Truist closed the location at 12875 Washington Township Blvd. on March 19.
Waynesboro
TE Connectivity closed its plant at 627 N. Grant St. in Waynesboro. The company provided the following message:
“As a result of TE Connectivity’s ongoing evaluation of our operations, we announced to our employees in April 2023 that we are planning to migrate the production at our Application Tooling manufacturing site in Waynesboro to other TE facilities and external suppliers and close the site. This will take place in phases, with the migration concluding in late 2024. We understand the impact this plan will have on the employees at the site and we will be providing severance pay, benefits continuation and outplacement services to assist them in the transition. These actions in no way reflect on the collective performance of our employees at this site and we very much appreciate their dedication and hard work.”
TE Connectivity’s application tooling business manufactures tools that assist with industrial production wiring connections, crimping terminals, pressing connectors into a board, etc. to allow people to make the connections that distribute power, signal and data through technology.
Lancaster County
East Hempfield Township
Following a recent merger with Codorus Valley Bancorp, the holding company for PeoplesBank, Orrstown Bank closed the PeoplesBank branch at 3002 Hempland Road on Nov. 7.
The frozen food delivery company closed its location at 23 Prestige Lane.
East Lampeter Township
The branch at 1950 Old Philadelphia Pike will close on March 19.
Ephrata
Piano manufacturer, Steinway & Sons acquired Jacobs Music and is closing the store at 1391 W. Main St. by the end of the year.
Lancaster
The children’s bookstore at 112 N. Prince St. closed on Feb. 18.
Rue21 closed its store at the Park City Center.
Lititz
The branch at 1 E. Main St. closed, according to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
Manheim Township
Following a recent merger with Codorus Valley Bancorp, the holding company for PeoplesBank, Orrstown Bank will close the PeoplesBank branch at 2343 Oregon Pike on Sept. 6.
Upper Leacock Township
The branch at 3130 Lititz Pike closed on March 19.
West Lampeter Township
The movie theater on Willow Street closed in March.
Perry County
Duncannon
Appalachian Thrift and Resale closed its store at 11 S. Market St. on April 30. The store later reopened at 706 N. High St. in Duncannon.
Schuylkill County
Ashland
The envelope manufacturing facility at 1 Ogler Place has closed and 122 people were laid off.
Pottsville
Rite Aid closed its store at 500 N. Claude Lord Blvd.
York County
Fairview Township
Rite Aid closed the store at 105 Old York Road.
Jefferson
Following a merger with Codorus Valley Bancorp, the holding company for PeoplesBank, Orrstown Bank closed the PeoplesBank branch at 6 Baltimore St., Jefferson on Nov. 7.
Manchester Township
Video game retailer, GameStop closed its 700-000-square-foot fulfillment center at 20 Leo Lane in Manchester Township, York County. (Jimmie Brown, PennLive)
Video game retailer GameStop closed its 700,000-square-foot massive fulfillment center. The center opened in 2021.
Springettsbury Township
Pictured is the Big Lots store at Hershey Square shopping center in Derry Township. Big Lots closed a store in York County earlier this year. Recently, the company began closing sales at all of its stores.
April 14, 2021.
Dan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.com
The store at 2920 Whiteford Road closed.
Rue21 closed the store at the York Galleria Mall at 2899 Whiteford Road.
West York
The store at 1200 W. Market St. has closed.
York Township
The theater on Pauline Drive has closed.
In a recent wave of store closures in central Pennsylvania, popular retailers like Rue21, Rite Aid, and Big Lots have announced the shuttering of several locations by 2024. The closures are part of a larger trend in the retail industry as more consumers turn to online shopping and big-box stores for their shopping needs.
Rue21, a trendy fashion retailer known for its affordable clothing and accessories, has confirmed the closure of several stores in central Pennsylvania. The company cited a shift in consumer behavior and increased competition as reasons for the closures.
Rite Aid, a well-known pharmacy chain, has also announced the closure of multiple locations in the area. The company has been struggling financially in recent years and has been forced to reevaluate its store footprint.
Big Lots, a discount retail chain offering a variety of household goods and furniture, is another retailer that has decided to close some of its central Pennsylvania locations. The company has faced increasing competition from online retailers and larger discount stores.
While these closures may be disappointing for loyal customers, they reflect the changing landscape of the retail industry. As more consumers opt for online shopping and larger stores with a wider selection of products, smaller retailers are finding it increasingly difficult to compete.
It’s important for consumers to support local businesses and shop at smaller retailers to help them stay afloat in an increasingly competitive market. By shopping local, consumers can help ensure the survival of their favorite stores and maintain a diverse retail landscape in central Pennsylvania.
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