05/13/2026
To our Customers:
After 6 years and 8 months on Springfield Avenue, we have made the very difficult decision to close the General Store in late June.
In 2022, we were proud to purchase the business from Amy and Deb, the visionaries who first brought the General Store Cooperative to life. We stepped in with deep respect for what they built, adding our own touch while preserving the spirit of collaborative retail that has always been at the heart of the space. With that, we introduced General Store Shops & Café.
Bringing together six independent businesses under one roof is no small feat. We have been incredibly fortunate to work alongside some of the kindest, most talented business owners in town, and that has made this experience all the more special. Everyone has been incredibly collaborative and fun to work with.
Each shop will share its own next chapter, but we want to be transparent about our “why” and how we arrived at this decision.
Ultimately, our choice came down to shifts in the market and a clear understanding of what we want to pursue both personally and professionally over the next 2–5 years. Earlier this year, we made the decision to move on and shared that news with our shop partners. This was, without question, the hardest part. Every business is at a different stage, and ensuring that each one has the opportunity to thrive moving forward has been our top priority.
Owning and managing General Store Shops & Café has truly been a dream come true. This community means everything to us, and the connections we’ve built with our customers are something we will always carry with us.
We’ll be posting a Q&A on our website to answer more specific questions, but for now, we wanted to share this news with you directly. We still have a month left in this space, The last day for the cafe will be June 21st. We hope you’ll visit us often between now and then—to support the shops, share some moments, and maybe enjoy a coffee with us one more time.
Erin & Deanna
