Bari Pork Store in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, will close after more than 50 years of service, attributed to escalating operational costs and diminishing foot traffic. Co-owners George Firantello and Tony Turrigiano expressed their regret over the closure, noting that inflation and changing community dynamics have made it unsustainable to continue. This closure is indicative of a larger trend of dwindling local businesses, with Bensonhurst experiencing an 11.7 percent storefront vacancy rate post-COVID. Community leaders stress the need for revitalization efforts to support remaining merchants in the area.
The current state of steadily decreasing customers patronizing our store, inflation, and the cost of products to stock the store have all contributed to the decision to close.
Unfortunately, the phrase, 'support your local small businesses,' has fallen on many deaf ears.
Bari Pork Store has been in constant depreciation, making it increasingly difficult to sustain our business.
While we are greatly saddened by the closing of Bari Pork Store, we are grateful for the memories, laughs, relationships and experiences we have gained throughout the years.
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