Over the weekend, Clea’s At Home Market announced its intention to close its doors later this year. In a video posted to Facebook, the business owners stated that the shopping center their store is located in has been sold and the new owner does not see the store as a fit in the center once it is remodeled.
Ozark Radio News spoke with current Southern Hills Shopping Center owner Travis Smith. Smith confirmed that Southern Hills has entered negotiations with a St. Louis-based developer to sell the shopping center.
Smith said that no businesses were being forced out, the shopping center was just looking to secure a long-term commitment:
Smith, who is running for State Representative in 155th District, said the decision to sell has nothing to do with his political aspirations.
The video from Clea’s At Home Market can be viewed by clicking here. facebook.com/CleeasAtHomeMarket/videos/742960886445213/
