A.C. Moore Sets Date Of Rockland Store Closing

NANUET, NY — The A.C. Moore store in Nanuet will not be one of the lucky ones bought by Michael's. The company notified the New York Department of Labor Jan. 12 that it would be closing three of its hobby, toy and game stores in the state: in Erie, Nassau and Rockland counties.

Layoffs for the Nanuet site will occur from Feb. 19 to March 4, the Worker Adjustment and Retrain Notification said; 42 employees are affected.

A.C. Moore announced in November it would close all stores, including the four in the Hudson Valley. The chain, owned by Nicole Crafts, said it decided to "exit its retail operations" by closing all A.C. Moore stores as part of a "broader strategic plan."

CEO Anthony Piperno said the closures were due to the "headwinds" facing many retailers.

"For over 30 years, our stores have been servicing the creative community with a vast selection of art and craft materials, with one common focus, the customer. Unfortunately, given the headwinds facing many retailers in today's environment, it made it very difficult for us to operate and compete on a national level."

The arts and crafts supplier has not announced plans for its stores in Wappingers Falls in Dutchess County, Middletown in Orange County or Yorktown Heights in Westchester County.

SEE:

• A.C. Moore Closing All Hudson Valley Stores
• Bed Bath & Beyond To Close Rockland Store