Five Connecticut Stop & Shop stores are set to close by late 2024 as part of a move to shutter "underperforming" locations.

Stop & Shop announced that the following locations are among 32 stores in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Massachusetts that will close on or before Nov. 2, 2024:

- 100 Division St., Ansonia

- 211 High St., Torrington (931 Torringford St., Torrington will remain open)

- 1937 West Main St., Stamford (2200 Bedford St., Stamford will remain open)

- 855 Bridgeport Ave., Milford (1360 East Town Road, Milford will remain open)

- 72 Newtown Road, Danbury (44 Lake Avenue Ext., Danbury will remain open)

The grocery giant says the move is to "position the company for growth." The company proclaimed it will continue to have a "strong presence" in its 350+ stores.

"Stop & Shop is proud of the deep roots and community ties we have developed as a neighborhood grocer of more than 100 years, and we remain committed to nourishing our associates, customers and communities," said Gordon Reid, president of Stop & Shop. "As we announced in May, Stop & Shop has evaluated its overall store portfolio and made the difficult decision to close underperforming stores to create a healthy base for the future growth of our brand."

Among the other closures are 10 stores in New Jersey, four on Long Island, one in Brooklyn, one in Rockland County and one in Westchester County.