5 years since Benny's: What are the locations now?
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — On Dec. 11, 2017, the Benny's on Route 44 in Smtihfield closed, marking the end of an era in local retail. From outd...
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — On Dec. 11, 2017, the Benny's on Route 44 in Smtihfield closed, marking the end of an era in local retail. From outdoor supplies and tools to games and toys, there wasn't much that Benny's didn't offer. The family-owned retail chain spent 93 years in business and had more than 30 locations in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. The Smithfield store was the last domino to fall after the owners announced it would be shutting down every location, citing a desire to retire and a changing retail landscape.