Reny’s Plans To Close Portland, Maine, Location

The marketplace for a little bit of everything in downtown Portland, Maine, is about to become a whole lot more barren.

Reny's, a store that declares themselves as "A Maine Adventure" has announced plans to close their Portland, Maine, location in the not-too-distant future based on a variety of factors.

Reny's Departure from Portland is Based On Several Factors

According to the Portland Press Herald, Reny's alerted employees of their plans to close to the store only recently. Their official statement based their decision on a lease agreement that was set to expire within the next year as well as the store's overall performance in moving product.

But according to the Burn, another factor in the decision to close the Portland location was safety. There have been a number of incidents in recent years that have raised concerns on how well Reny's can operate along a stretch of Congress Street that has become less safe.

Reny's Closure Will Leave a Giant Hole in Portland For Everyday Goods

When Reny's does close their doors officially, people who live on the Portland peninsula will be left with very few options to acquire regular goods that don't require a car or bus ride somewhere else.

Reny's has provided many people with an opportunity to acquire affordable food, clothing and everything from a box fan to a dog bed without having to travel very far. The void will be felt by many.

Reny's Didn't Declare an Official Closing Date

In Reny's statement, they did not give a specific date for closure as it pertains to their Portland store. It will close by the end of the 2025 but an official date has not been determined by the company.

Reny's did say that their business as a whole is doing very well and that the Portland store and circumstances surrounding it are a unique situation.