CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Fresh Market announced they plan to close 15 stores nationwide, including one in north Charlotte on Prosperity Road.

• The grocery chain, headquartered in Greensboro, was established in 1982
• The company has spent recent months working to turn around performance at some stores
• Charlotte has five other Fresh Market stores staying open

The grocery chain, headquartered in Greensboro, was established in 1982.

The company has spent recent months working to turn around performance at some stores.

They say they've made progress, but have decided to close some locations.

Charlotte has five other Fresh Market stores staying open.