Historic Berlin Store To Close After 140 Years In Business

BERLIN, CT - A.S. Labieniec's pet supply store will close Feb. 28 after 140 years in business. The store's owners said that growing competition from big box stores and online shopping means they're unable to compete, according to the store's social media page.

"We have been blessed to meet wonderful people and their pets which was a blessing in itself," the owners wrote in a social media post.

The store's home is still the barn it was opened in 140 years ago at 945 Farmington Road in Kensington. Labieniec's sold pet food and supplies, gardening equipment, bird feeders and animal feed.

The store is holding a 30 percent off going out of business sale on inventory and fixtures.

Customers memorialized the store on their Facebook page.

"I am certainly going to miss you guys as well as the store," one said. "You’ve done a great job keeping that small town feel and great customer service."

"I am so sad to hear this," another social media user said. "A.S. Labieniec was one of the very few businesses that have been always there since my childhood."

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