The owners of Shelton Farms have announced the business is changing hands. The well-known, family-established business posted on social media that they will be closing by 2025 and the location will become an Aldi Foods.
Located at 1832 South 11th Street in Niles, the business made the announcement that after 77 years of serving the area, they made the difficult decision to transition.
“This decision comes with a mix of emotions: a deep sense of gratitude and accomplishment for the successes we’ve enjoyed, sincere pride and appreciation for our incredible team of employees and friends who have been instrumental in our growth, and heartfelt thanks to the wonderful customers we have had the honor of serving for generations. We are proud to be concluding our journey on our corner on our own terms, and at the peak of our achievements.”
In response to what they indicated were growing social media rumors, the statement from Shelton’s said there’s a silver lining to the news.
“The good news for the community is that we believe we have found the right successor—a major retailer committed to providing continued value to our community. When Aldi Foods approached us, it made the difficult decision to move on a bit more bearable. They will replace our well-worn building with a brand-new facility, promising to deliver great food at great prices, and new employment opportunities, from this location.”
The statement also left hope that Shelton Farms will reappear in the future.
“…while our future plans are still taking shape, we are optimistic about the possibility of continuing the legacy of Shelton Farms—a new location, a new look, and better values than ever. Our commitment to providing quality products and unsurpassed customer service remains strong, and we look forward to sharing more details as they become available.”
