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The shelves at Akron's West Point Market, once stocked with gourmet foods and specialty items, now sit empty.

"It's a bit of a shock." said West Point Market CEO Rick Vernon. "As long as I've been here they've always been full. Now they're empty."

Whole Foods will soon be replacing West Point Market and a developer is expected to build two other retail buildings on the property. That marks the end of an era for the West Market Street location.

West Point is planning to close its doors on New Year's Eve, but that could change depending on when they sell out.

"We started the discount sale on Saturday and it was so overwhelming."

Vernon said there are plans in the works to open a temporary store in Montrose in February until they find a new and permanent location in the area. The temporary location could open as early as the end of February.

The company will keep customers updated on the final hours at the West Market location on its Facebook page.