Kroger is closing 60 stores: See the list of locations that are reportedly shuttering in 2025 so far
Kroger is joining the list of retailers that plan to scale back on brick-and-mortar locations this year.
The grocery giant said in its first-quarter earnings report on Friday that it will shutter roughly 60 stores over the next 18 months, a move that it expects will provide a “modest financial benefit.”
Kroger said the store closures will not impact its guidance for 2025, during which it expects operating profit of between $4.7 billion and $4.9 billion.
The move to close stores comes almost six months after Kroger’s proposed takeover of rival grocery chain Albertsons failed to pass muster with regulators. The $25 billion merger was abandoned, but it was a messy breakup, with both companies ultimately suing each other in attempts to claw back damages.
Kroger’s newly announced closures are likely to attract further criticism of the company in some impacted communities. Although the retailer says all employees affected by the closings will be offered roles at other locations, many cities are already struggling with so-called food deserts, and the loss of even a single grocery store can sometimes create additional hardships for residents.
Which Kroger stores will close?
Kroger has not provided a list of stores that will be impacted. However, local media outlets have reported on a number of locations that have recently closed or will close in the coming months, with some citing local unions or elected officials:
Dickinson, Texas
- Location is closing in June (Houston Chronicle)
Gassaway, West Virginia
- Location is closing in August (WCHS)
The Woodlands, Texas
- Sterling Ridge location reported closed in May (Community Impact)
McKinney, Texas
- University Drive location is closing (WFAA)
Abingdon, Virginia
- Location reportedly closing in September (WFHG)
Bristol, Tennessee
- Location reportedly closing in September. (WFHG)
It’s unclear if the above locations are part of the 60 locations included in Kroger’s earnings disclosure on Friday.
Fast Company reached out to Kroger to ask for additional information on which 60 locations will be impacted, including a timeline for when the stores are expected to close. We will update this story if we hear back.
Kroger stock (NYSE: KR) rose almost 10% on Friday following its earnings report.
Cincinnati-based Kroger operates 1,239 grocery stores in 16 states, according to its store locator. It owns a number of well-known regional chains, including Ralphs, QFC, Fred Meyer, and Food 4 Less.
The United Food & Commercial Workers Union, which represents Kroger workers at many stores, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
This story is developing and may be updated.