由于购物习惯的改变和经济压力,中西部合作社关闭了农场商店。 Midwest Co-op closes farm stores due to shifting shopping habits and economic pressures.

中西部合作社宣布关闭几家农场商店,将这一决定归因于消费者习惯的改变以及日益偏爱在线购物和大型零售点。 Midwest Co-op announced the closure of several farm stores, attributing the decision to shifting consumer habits and the growing preference for online shopping and larger retail outlets. 该公司指出,农业做法的变化和经济压力也影响了这一搬迁,强调关闭是保持竞争力的更广泛战略转变的一部分。 The company stated that changing agricultural practices and economic pressures have also influenced the move, emphasizing that the closures are part of a broader strategic shift to remain competitive. 受影响的地点将在下一年逐步取消,有些雇员愿意转调或离职。 The affected locations will be phased out over the next year, with some employees offered transfers or severance.