 A representative from Stop and Shop said that all workers will be offered jobs in other stores and also acknowledged that part of the chain's difficulties was not being competitive on prices and pledged to do better. Johnston residents who shop at that Stop and Shop location said they're not surprised by the closure. It is coming up on 845 in Providence and it's 78 degrees outside. It's going to maybe rain today. It's going to be a hot one. Make sure you grab an umbrella. You're listening to Morning Edition.