City Market Co-op in Crisis

City Market, Burlington’s beloved downtown co-op since 1972, is struggling as sales dip and safety issues mount—forcing layoffs, closing sections, and asking its 12,000 members for support. Theft, trespassing, and construction cutting parking are driving customers away, while rising costs and online competition make grocery retail tougher than ever. Yet locals still depend on it for quick, essential trips—and hope community backing can help this vital anchor survive. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2c0b2ac3e42b79d7