Di Bruno Bros. to close three Philadelphia-area locations

Brown's Super Stores, which acquired Di Bruno Bros., announces closures as part of shift to flagship stores and online sales.

Published on Jan. 30, 2026

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Three Di Bruno Bros. markets in the Philadelphia area will close in the coming weeks as the company refocuses its business strategy. Brown's Super Stores, which acquired the five Di Bruno Bros. locations in March 2024, announced the closures of the Ardmore, Wayne, and Center City Philadelphia stores as part of a shift toward its two flagship stores and online sales.

Why it matters

Di Bruno Bros. is a beloved local specialty food retailer with a long history in Philadelphia. The closures reflect broader shifts in the grocery industry toward larger format stores and online sales, which can make it challenging for smaller, independent operators to compete.

The details

The Di Bruno Bros. locations in Ardmore, Wayne, and the Franklin location at 9th and Chestnut streets in Center City, Philadelphia, will close. The Rittenhouse Square shop at 18th and Chestnut streets and the historic 9th Street Italian Market and Bottle Shop will remain open. A spokesperson for Di Bruno Bros. said the company is concentrating on these core elements to "preserve and elevate the in-store tradition while growing the brand's reach in meaningful new ways." Brown's Super Stores did not provide a specific date for the closures.

  • The closures will happen in the coming weeks.
  • Brown's Super Stores acquired the five Di Bruno Bros. locations in March 2024.

The players

Di Bruno Bros.

A local family-owned specialty food retailer with a long history in Philadelphia.

Brown's Super Stores

The local company that acquired the five Di Bruno Bros. locations in March 2024.

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What they’re saying

“By concentrating on these core elements, we believe this is a positive reset that allows us to preserve and elevate the in-store tradition while growing the brand's reach in meaningful new ways.”

— Di Bruno Bros. spokesperson (cbsnews.com)

The takeaway

The Di Bruno Bros. closures reflect broader industry shifts toward larger format stores and online sales, which can make it challenging for smaller, independent operators to compete. However, the company plans to maintain its flagship locations to preserve its in-store tradition while expanding its reach through new channels.