Smith cites the pandemic, economic challenges, and changes in small-town America as reasons for the closure.
Smith Sales Inc. with stores in Lawrenceville and Robinson, announced in a press release it’s going out of business after 81 years of serving the community.
Jeff Smith, the current owner, says his grandfather, E.B. "Smitty" Smith, founded the business in 1943.
Over the years, the store expanded, selling farm equipment, appliances, and furniture.
Smith cites the pandemic, economic challenges, and changes in small-town America as reasons for the closure. A liquidation sale is underway at their Lawrenceville location, with $500,000 in inventory being sold.
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