Customers at the Fairhaven Kmart were shocked to hear the news that the store will be closing in April. WBSM News was there to speak with shoppers as they exited the store, to find out how its closing will affect them and their families as well as the local economy.

Matt Rogers of Fairhaven said he'll need to find a new place to pick up prescriptions for his 100-year-old mother:

 

Darren from New Bedford thinks that Kmart's closing will have a big impact on the other local retailers, although he said he's "sad to see it go":

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