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Death of Ben & Jerry’s

Classic Ben & Jerry’s options. Photo provided.

 

The Ben & Jerry’s shop on Main Street in Lake Placid is closing its doors, leaving an impact on local businesses, visitors, and Northwood students who have made it a regular stop in town.

Located on Main Street, Ben & Jerry’s has been a familiar spot for both locals and tourists looking to grab ice cream, especially during the summer when tourism is at a peak. Its location in the center of town made it an easy stop for people walking around Lake Placid. With the shop closing, the town is losing another place for visitors to spend time and money.

Miles Van Mullen ’27 has a strong opinion about the closing. “It was the number one spot in town” said Van Mullen. “My favorite ice cream is fish food, little chunks of fish shaped chocolates, caramel, and marshmallow.” he added.

Miles Van Mullen ‘27 disappointed in the closing. Photo provided

The closure could also create an opportunity for other local businesses. With one less ice cream shop competing for customers, places like Emma’s Lake Placid Creamery may see more visitors, especially during the busy summer season. While the closure is a loss for some, it could bring additional business to other ice cream shops in town.

“I prefer Emma’s anyways,” Casey Morrissey ’27 said. “Ben & Jerry’s was barely open, so I never became familiar with the place. I always resorted to Emma’s,” he added.

The closing also raises questions about how the change will affect the local business community. Lake Placid depends heavily on tourism, particularly during the summer, when visitors fill Main Street. Businesses that offer food, drinks, and desserts help bring people into town and encourage them to explore other stores. Losing a recognizable business like Ben & Jerry’s changes the options available to both residents and visitors.

Although Ben & Jerry’s is closing, Lake Placid still has other places for people to get ice cream. Emma’s Creamery, located on Main Street, is a well-known shop with lots of variety. Stewart’s Shops also provides a great ice cream cone. With Ben & Jerry’s no longer an option, these businesses may become more popular destinations for locals, Northwood students, and tourists looking for a sweet treat.

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Death of Ben & Jerry’s

The closure affects more than just ice cream lovers, bringing changes to the local business community

By Ryan Demers

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Classic Ben & Jerry’s options. Photo provided.

 

The Ben & Jerry’s shop on Main Street in Lake Placid is closing its doors, leaving an impact on local businesses, visitors, and Northwood students who have made it a regular stop in town.

Located on Main Street, Ben & Jerry’s has been a familiar spot for both locals and tourists looking to grab ice cream, especially during the summer when tourism is at a peak. Its location in the center of town made it an easy stop for people walking around Lake Placid. With the shop closing, the town is losing another place for visitors to spend time and money.

Miles Van Mullen ’27 has a strong opinion about the closing. “It was the number one spot in town” said Van Mullen. “My favorite ice cream is fish food, little chunks of fish shaped chocolates, caramel, and marshmallow.” he added.

Miles Van Mullen ‘27 disappointed in the closing. Photo provided

The closure could also create an opportunity for other local businesses. With one less ice cream shop competing for customers, places like Emma’s Lake Placid Creamery may see more visitors, especially during the busy summer season. While the closure is a loss for some, it could bring additional business to other ice cream shops in town.

“I prefer Emma’s anyways,” Casey Morrissey ’27 said. “Ben & Jerry’s was barely open, so I never became familiar with the place. I always resorted to Emma’s,” he added.

The closing also raises questions about how the change will affect the local business community. Lake Placid depends heavily on tourism, particularly during the summer, when visitors fill Main Street. Businesses that offer food, drinks, and desserts help bring people into town and encourage them to explore other stores. Losing a recognizable business like Ben & Jerry’s changes the options available to both residents and visitors.

Although Ben & Jerry’s is closing, Lake Placid still has other places for people to get ice cream. Emma’s Creamery, located on Main Street, is a well-known shop with lots of variety. Stewart’s Shops also provides a great ice cream cone. With Ben & Jerry’s no longer an option, these businesses may become more popular destinations for locals, Northwood students, and tourists looking for a sweet treat.