Wade’s Super Market shuts down Sunday after 69 years and 3 generations

In August the super market won the WSLS Top 10 award for best local hot dog.

Wade's Super Market in Christiansburg (WSLS 10)

CHRISTIANSBURG Va. – Sunday marks the end of an era for Wade’s Super Market in Christiansburg. The New River Valley staple is shutting its doors.

In a Facebook post, store owner Greg Wade thanked his customers, employees, suppliers and the community.

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The family business has been open for 69 years and three generations.

As 10 News reported back in July, Wade’s Super Market downsized to a third of its size, saying the decision was due to competition from larger supermarkets.

In August, the super market won the WSLS Top 10 award for best local hot dog.

You can read the full Facebook post below:

Hello Friends of Wade's, It's Greg, i have always tried to post good news here today is not so good,

I am confirming the rumors that Sunday January 5th will be our last day open. THANK ALL OF YOU WHO SHOPPED, WORKED SUPPORTED OR SOLD TO US during our 69 years. 69 years and 3 generations for a family business to be successful is saying something. I am proud to say I was a part of it. Pretty much all my life, and full time the last 30.

Competitors have come and gone but today we are the one leaving. I am proudly wearing my Wade's shirt today and I will always be proud of this organization. Without You our customer and the many thousands of employees who have worked for us through the years this post would not be possible. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR SUPPORTING WADES.

This is a very difficult time for me. Thankfully, I have many great memories from the time i could remember until today of our grocery business. I will treasure those forever. To those of you that were part of them , thank you/ I would like to ask for privacy and peace at this time.. Whats going to happen next, etc etc will be addressed later and I appreciate in advance your understanding All for now, Greg

Greg Wade, Owner of Wade's Super Market

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