The gray of closed shutters dominates the historic center and extends to the outskirts. In recent years, many businesses in Cabras have closed their doors, and this trend has continued into 2026. On October 31st, after 32 years, the town's only stationery shop closed; in a few weeks, after more than 80 years, the Casula family's historic supermarket will also close its doors. It was the last grocery store that had managed to weather the crisis.
Gianni Casula, owner of the historic supermarket on Corso Umberto, will soon have to permanently close the business his parents entrusted to him: "After 42 years and as many years of my family's work, it's no longer possible to continue," he explains. "Between price increases due to war and climate change, competition from supermarkets offering lower prices, and people who can spend less and less, we have to put an end to it. Before it's too late."
Gianni Casula isn't happy when he talks about his decision: "Giving up after a lifetime spent in this small supermarket hurts, I think clearly. For me, it wasn't just work. The customers, the longtime ones, have become friends over time. I'll miss chatting with them." For a few days now, much of the merchandise has been on sale: "In order to clear out the store as quickly as possible," Gianni Casula explains, "I'm leaving an important piece of my life here."
