CINCINNATI, OH – Kroger, one of the largest grocery retailers in the United States, announced on Friday, June 21, 2025, that it plans to close approximately 60 stores across the U.S. over the next 18 months. The company stated that these closures are expected to provide a “modest financial benefit”.
The announcement was made as part of Kroger’s first-quarter 2025 earnings report. While the company reported that its overall profit “exceeded our expectations,” it also noted that the “macroeconomic environment remains uncertain”. Total company sales for the first quarter were $45.1 billion, a slight decrease from $45.3 billion during the same period last year. However, excluding fuel, Kroger Specialty Pharmacy, and adjustment items, sales increased by 3.7% compared to the same period the previous year.
As of now, Kroger has not released specific details regarding which stores will be affected by the closures. It also remains unclear whether the closures will impact only Kroger-branded stores or other stores operating under its various banner names. FOX Television Stations reached out for more information but was informed that Kroger would not be releasing a list of affected stores at this time.
The Kroger Co. Family of Stores includes a wide range of banners such as Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, and Smith’s Food and Drug.
The planned closings are anticipated to occur between now and the end of 2026. Kroger has stated that it is “committed to reinvesting these savings back into the customer experience” and that the closures “will not impact full-year guidance”. Furthermore, Kroger will offer roles in other stores to all associates currently employed at the affected locations.
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Kroger employs nearly 410,000 associates nationwide.
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