The decision was announced by Morrisons, which cited a need to improve competitiveness and deliver better value for customers. Following the closure, customers will need to travel to other Morrisons Daily stores on Luton Road and Admiral Walk in Chatham, or larger Morrisons supermarkets in Walderslade and Strood. Morrisons will work to offer alternative employment at nearby Morrisons stores to colleagues affected by the closure.
The closure has sparked disappointment among residents, with some warning it will hit elderly shoppers the hardest. Customers said they were shocked and saddened by the decision, with many warning it would have a major impact on the local community. Locals raised concerns about the distance to the next nearest store.
This move is part of a broader trend for Morrisons, which closed 17 of its smaller Morrisons Daily stores across the UK last year. In total, 103 Morrisons locations ceased operations in 2025, including cafés, florists and pharmacies. Morrisons previously said closures were necessary because costs of operations are significantly out of line with usage, volumes, or the value that customers place on them.