Kroger has announced plans to close 60 underperforming stores across the United States over the next 18 months. The decision was detailed in the company’s first-quarter 2025 sales report, with Interim CEO Ron Sargent noting that the unprofitable locations are spread throughout the country.
The closures represent approximately 2% of Kroger’s 2,731 stores. Despite the shutdowns, the company reaffirmed its plan to invest between $3.6 billion and $3.8 billion in capital expenditures this year. These funds will be allocated to building new stores and renovating existing ones.
Kroger has also committed to offering positions at other locations to all employees affected by the closures.
While the company has not released a complete list of the 60 stores, several have been identified by the United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) union and local media outlets.
Confirmed August Closures:
- Illinois
- Mariano’s: 144 S Gary Ave., Bloomingdale (by Aug. 15)
- Mariano’s: 2323 Capital Dr., Northbrook (by Aug. 22)
- Virginia
- 1904 Emmett Street, Charlottesville (Aug. 22)
- West Virginia
- 2908 State St., Gassaway (Aug. 22)
Anticipated September Closures:
- Tennessee
- 1664 East Stone Drive, Kingsport (Sept. 19)
- Virginia
- 466 South Cummings Street, Abingdon (Sept. 19)
