Spice Merchants to Close May 31, Reopen in July Under New Ownership

Spice Merchants will temporarily close its downtown Downers Grove location at the end of May as new owners prepare to take over the store.

The store, located at 5225 Main St., will be open through May 31 before closing for the entire month of June, according to current owner Carla Cash.

The shop will reopen in July under new ownership.

Cash confirmed in an email to customers this week that she and her husband put the store up for sale in March and recently found a buyer.

"We are thrilled that Spice Merchants will stay in town and live on!" Cash said. "Please keep an eye out for an email from the new owners announcing themselves, the new store hours and exciting new products they will launch!"

Spice Merchants has 13 locations in seven states. The Downers Grove store opened in September 2011, and carries general and specialty spices, marinades and teas.

The store will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 23-25 and May 28-31. The store will be closed Sunday, May 26, and Monday, May 27.

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