Quincy has seen a lot of growth in new businesses within the past few years, but there are also several that have closed in the past. I would love to see these store come back to the Quincy/Hannibal area.
I was reminiscing with a friend a little this week about the anniversary of the West Quincy Levee break which is coming up. I got to thinking about making a few stops at Merkels Hardware for batteries and a flashlight and some other things. The conversation shifted to the businesses that were open then and are not today, like Merkels.
The news broke this morning that Kroger will close its stores in Hannibal and Louisiana, Missouri. Obviously, it is not good news for the people who work there and also for those who shop there. Whenever a favorite store closes it makes one wonder what store is next and when?