Market Closing: Oxford grocery-store owners cite high costs

Nearly 16 months ago, in December 2020, the Oxford Hometown Market reopened under the ownership of Beau and Stacie Gilliland. They felt the people in Oxford and surrounding area had a need for a grocery store. Now, the store will be closing on April 30 with the owners citing high energy prices and the increase in the cost of products among others. “We are sad that this is happening,” said Stacie. “Our sales are down, and with the utility and product costs increasing, we decided we had to close. “I feel badly for those customers who have supported us since we opened and for those who are confined to their homes or have difficulty coming to the store. We took their orders and delivered them.”
Source: Cowley CourierTraveler