Matos says Stop and Shop may be sitting on property without using it

Matos says Stop and Shop may be sitting on property without using it

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Stop and Shop responded to accusations by state leaders that it has been sitting on unused properties to keep competitors from moving in. Lt. Gov. Sabina Mato’ office said that the company had been renting out several properties across the state but not using them, so other stores can’t use them. “Rhode Islanders deserve affordable, accessible, fresh food, and we need healthy competition to deliver that,” the lieutenant…