By Sara Beth Williams–
A vacant parking lot and closed building is now all that remains at the former 99 Cents Only store on Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights.
On Saturday, May 18, Sentinel staff found the store deserted, with no lights on. No sign was posted at the entrance indicating an official closing date.
Adjacent businesses told The Sentinel that they suspected the business closed one or two weeks ago. The Sentinel was not able to confirm an official closing date.
Previously, management at the Citrus Heights 99 Cents Only Store told The Sentinel that the location was expected to close by June 3. Further questions about the impact the local store closure would have on the community were referred to the store’s corporate office for comment.
The company announced the imminent closure of all 371 store locations across California, Nevada, Arizona, and Texas on April 5. The news release stated the company entered into an agreement with Hilco Global to liquidate all merchandise.
“This was an extremely difficult decision,” 99 Cents Only Stores Interim Chief Executive Officer Mike Simoncic told news outlets in the initial announcement.
The April 5 announcement was met locally with mixed reactions from residents, with several local commenters online citing the rise of minimum wage as a catalyst for the closure while others expressed surprise over the announcement.
Founded in 1982, 99 Cents Only Stores carries “a broad assortment of name brand and other attractively priced merchandise and compelling seasonal product offerings,” the release said.
Along with its location in Citrus Heights, the 99 Cents Only Stores operated multiple locations in Sacramento, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, and Roseville.
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