Kroger
In a plan to close 60 stores, Kroger has committed to new vacancies and employee relocations and faces challenges following the merger with Albertsons.
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Some locations in Kroger will be closed soon as part of the company's plan to close dozens of stores nationwide.
Kroger said the company will close 60 U.S. locations in the next 18 months, according to its first-quarter 2025 sales report. Interim CEO Ron Sargent said on a conference call that unprofits are spread across the country.
Kroger operated 2,731 stores at the start of the fiscal year, meaning closures accounted for about 2% of all its locations.
Additionally, the company reiterated plans to spend between $3.6 billion and $3.8 billion on capital expenditure this year, such as funding for building new stores and expanding and renovating existing merchandise.
Kroger added that it will provide roles for other stores to all employees currently in the closed locations.
This is something to know, including where it is closed this month.
Kroger location in August is about to close?
Although Kroger did not confirm the closure with USA Today, United Food & Commercial Workers determined the closure, a union representing approximately 1.3 million retail, meat packaging and food processing workers in the United States and Canada.
Local media reported other Kroger stores closed or US Today confirmed.
Georgia
Illinois
- Mariano: 144 S Gary Ave., Bloomingdale, Illinois; closed by August 15 (Chicago per NBC 5)
- Mariano: 2323 Capital Dr., Northbrook, Illinois; closed by August 22 (5 per NBC Chicago)
Virginia
- Emmett Street, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1904; closed on August 22 (according to UFCW Local 400)
West Virginia
- 2908 Gasaway Street, West Virginia; deadline August 22 (according to UFCW Local 400)
Other expected Kroger stores closed this year
In addition to the closure in late August, other Kroger stores are expected to close in September and October.
Georgia
Tennessee
- East Dine Drive, Kingsport, Tennessee, 1664; closed on September 19 (according to UFCW Local 400)
Virginia
- 466 South Cummings Street, Abingdon, Virginia; Closed September 19 (according to UFCW Local 400)
Contributions: Jonathan Limehouse and Gabe Hauari/USA Today
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