(KLZA)-- The Shopko Hometown Store in Tarkio, Missouri will be closing it’s doors.
Michelle Hansen with Shopko Public Relations confirmed Friday afternoon that the store will be closing by April 4, and liquidation of the store will begin soon. She could not confirm when the Shopko Pharmacy in the Tarkio store would close but sources told MSCNEWS.net that pharmacy’s last day of business would be Friday, January 9.
Hansen said the store was closing because it was not performing at an adequate level to remain open. She said 14 of the companies 307 stores would be closing including one other store in Missouri along with stores in Kentucky and Utah.
Hansen pointed out that Shopko would be opening 15-20 new stores this year in new locations around the country. Shopko operates stores in 21 states.
The Tarkio Shopko Hometown store was formerly a PAMIDA store that became a Shopko store in 2012.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Atchison Walmart robbery sparks suspect search
Accused Atchison Walmart robber arrested Wed
Brown Co man involved in fatal central KS crash
Packed hearing Thurs for Atchison Co Lake's future
Wrecked motorcyclist escapes serious injuries
Decision made on future of Atchison Co Lake
New Jeff Co North leadership hired
Local judge among 15 seeking Supreme Court vacancy
Atchison's black business past set for renewal
Two arrested after Jackson Co traffic stop
Nemaha Co Attorney discusses retirement plans with commission
Jackson Co voters to face special question in November
Flags to fly in honor of fallen KS paramedic
Suspect arrested in Jackson Co vehicle theft
Plea entered in Jackson Co child sex case
Familiar name in local radio being remembered
HCC successfully concludes DOJ settlement agreement
Lancaster Fire gains firetruck
Falls City Council moves forward with bonding for future electrical needs
LATEST STORIES
Health advisory issued for Pony Creek Lake
Rape among charges holding Holton man
Memorial Day honors planned for Atchison Co vets
Local tribes awarded housing grants
Suspect arrested in Jackson Co vehicle theft
Familiar name in local radio being remembered
Auburn BPW updates water situation
Atchison's pool to open Saturday; some rates increased