Kroger closes 60 unperforming stores after failing to merge the Albertsons
With plans to close 60 stores, Kroger will commit to new openings and employee relocation, navigating the challenges after an attempted merger with the Albertsons.
Scripps News
Five grocery stores are scheduled to close in Oklahoma and Georgia.
Homeland Acquisition Corp. Inc. has confirmed that Oklahoman, part of the USA Today network, will be closing four stores in its hometown of Oklahoma. The Gordon, Georgia store separately confirmed on its Facebook page that it will be closing.
Christine King, the hometown director of marketing and public relations, told Oklahoman that the decision was made to close stores based on “financial performance” and “long-term potential.”
“Closing these stores will allow us to focus on the biggest opportunities to really strengthen our organization by enhancing other communities, growing our communities and focusing our resources on those areas,” King told the newspaper.
The company operates 80 grocery stores in the South using names such as Food World, Piggly Wiggly, Discount Foods, Cashsaver, United Supermarkets, and Homeland.
Stores will be closed on August 16th, according to statements published on their respective Facebook pages. Oklahoma City ABC affiliate Coco reported that 85 people could lose jobs due to the Oklahoma closure.
Where will the Homeland Inc. grocery store close?
The following locations are known to be closed:
- hometown – 505 S Chicasau St Paul’s Valley, OK 73075
- hometown – 1629 S Main St. Jay, OK 74346
- United Supermarket – 1215 S Main St, Kingfisher, OK 73750
- Discounted food – 2405 N 14th St, Ponca City, OK 74601
- Pig’s wavy – 123 N Main St. Gordon, Georgia 31031
