Sentinel staff report–
Citrus Heights welcomed dozens of new businesses in 2023, but also saw departures of a notable restaurant, retailers and other businesses during the same year.
Below are eight businesses in Citrus Heights that closed in 2023. The list is not intended to be exhaustive:
Big Lots. The year began with closure of Big Lots in January, located at 8525 Auburn Blvd. The site remains unfilled, with a leasing brochure advertising the 35,360-square-foot as available, although the adjacent long-unfilled spot next to the former Big Lots is now slated to become home to a Ukrainian church and community center. Related: Ukrainian church buys long-vacant former Kmart site in Citrus Heights
Bischoff’s Medical Supply. February also saw the closure of Bischoff’s Medical Supply store at the corner of Antelope Road and Auburn Boulevard. The store posted a “lost our lease” notice on its website, and has consolidated operations with Bischoff’s other location in Roseville. The former location is listed as being available for lease. Related: Medical supply store closes up shop in Citrus Heights
Tuesday Morning. The Tuesday morning store at 7255 Greenback Ln. appeared on a list in February of nationwide stores slated to close amid the company’s filing for bankruptcy protection, with the store permanently closing later in the year. Related: Tuesday Morning store in Citrus Heights on national store closure list
Hunters 4×4. An off-road shop at 7521 Cook Avenue, near Auburn Boulevard, was observed shuttered in March, with signage removed and no activity visible inside. The shop has appeared to remain vacant. Related: Off-road specialty store in Citrus Heights closes up shop
Theatre in the Heights. A popular community theatre at 8215 Auburn Blvd. closed up shop abruptly in August, leaving loyal patrons saddened and surprised. The tiny 52-seat theatre first opened in 2017 and had earned a loyal following, with some shows selling out. Related: Questions remain after abrupt closure of small Citrus Heights theatre
Kelsee’s Purse Thrift Shop. Kelsee’s Purse on Sunrise Boulevard shuttered permanently in November, following five years of ups-and-downs since opening. Property manager Dan Chiavario told The Sentinel a national tenant is slated to fill the location, but he could not release the name of the tenant pending a lease being finalized. Related: Local thrift shop closes after five years in business
Rite Aid. The Rite Aid store at 5409 Sunrise Blvd. shuttered in November, following the store’s appearance on a list of stores nationwide set for closure amid bankruptcy proceedings. Related: End of an Era: The last Rite Aid in Citrus Heights has shuttered
Boston’s Pizza. The Boston’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar closed sometime in November at 5511 Sunrise Blvd., after first opening in January 2020. A subsequent Sacramento Business Journal article reported that Fountain Oaks Ranch LLC had filed a lawsuit against the operator of the former pizza restaurant, alleging an unpaid lease balance of more than $200,000. Related: Boston’s Pizza appears to have closed in Citrus Heights
At least four stores in Sunrise Mall also closed in 2023, including Bath & Body Works in January, along with JJ’s Fun Center, Custom Designs, and Choice.
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