Family Video, known for video rentals and, more recently, CBD products, is in the process of closing and liquidating approximately 20 stores across the state.
The store closures began in July and are scheduled to continue through October, according to District Manager Randy Scott.
“Closings are primarily due to the change of customer habits as a result of the Covid shutdown earlier this year,” Scott said in an email to MLive. “Closing stores are liquidating all merchandise and fixtures.”
Here’s a list of communities where affected stores are located and scheduled closure dates:
- Warren, July 11
- Hastings, Aug. 7
- Alma, Aug. 16
- St. Johns, Aug. 16
- Whitehall, Aug. 17
- Cedar Springs, Sept. 4
- Richmond, Sept. 13
- Sturgis, Sept. 18
- Westland, Sept. 27
- South Lyon, Sept. 27
- Petoskey, Sept. 30
- Bay City, Oct. 9
- Three Rivers, Oct. 9
- Bay City, Oct. 16
- Flint, Oct. 16
- Grand Haven, Oct. 16
- Fremont, Oct. 16
- Owosso, Oct. 16
- Sparta, Oct. 16
- Gladwin, Oct. 16
- Ironwood, Oct. 26
Scott said each store employs approximately five people, many of whom will be able to transfer to Family Video’s remaining locations. Family Video will have about 60 stores across Michigan after these scheduled closures, he said.
To Family Video customers, Scott said, “We appreciate their support for the many years we have been open and hope they continue to visit us at the remaining stores that are staying open.”
Last year, more than 70 Family Video stores in Michigan — and 250 nationwide — began stocking CBD products. CBD is a derivative of the cannabis plant that can be used as an alternative remedy for pain relief and anxiety, and is free of the psychoactive effects that come with the THC in marijuana. Though there is little scientific research to support its use, its popularity has exploded in recent years, especially since hemp was nationally legalized in December 2018.
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