The clearance sale has already started at the Bottom Dollar Food Store on Shelbourne Road in Exeter Township. The discount grocery store, which opened Dec. 17, 2010, will be closed by mid-February, according to the company that operates the store.

Delhaize America last week announced plans to close three “underperforming stores” in its Philadelphia operating area.

“While these decisions are very difficult, especially given the impact on our associates, customers and communities, our actions will continue to fuel profitable growth for the company,” a statement released by the company said.