UNITED STATES - Kroger has announced plans to close approximately 60 stores nationwide over the next year and a half, a move shared in its latest earnings report as part of a broader strategy to streamline operations.

The company has not yet released a full list of the affected locations, but media outlets like MSN have confirmed several stores slated to close in the coming months. These include:

• Dickinson, TX – Closing in June
• The Woodlands, TX – Sterling Ridge closed in May
• McKinney, TX – University Drive store closing
• Abingdon, VA – Closing in September
• Gassaway, WV – Closing in August
• Bristol, TN – Closing in September
• Peoria, IL – Sterling Avenue store closing in August
• Alpharetta, GA – Douglas Road location closing in August
• Atlanta, GA – Morosgo Way closing in July
• Brookhaven, GA – Buford Highway closing in October
• Decatur, GA – Memorial Drive closing in September
• Louisville, KY – South Third Street store closing in June

Kroger emphasized that all employees affected by the closures will be offered opportunities at nearby stores. While Kroger’s 2025 outlook remains unchanged—with operating profit projections between $4.7 billion and $4.9 billion—its shift in store strategy is being closely watched by both the industry and the communities it serves.

As always, ANUK will continue to track these developments, so keep reading.