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
Further reports of locations owned by Kroger, which are closed nationwide, come as employees and customers are learning that their nearest store will be closed.
The announcement was made as Kroger said it would close 60 U.S. locations over the next 18 months, the company said on June 20.
Kroger spokesman Erin Rolfes told USA that it would not publish a full list of closures on USA Today, but several locations have been identified through media reports from several states, including Illinois, Kentucky and Texas.
Interim CEO Ron Sargent said during a conference call held on Friday, June 20th that unclosed stores are spreading across the United States.
Kroger operated 2,731 stores at the beginning of the fiscal year. In other words, closures account for around 2% of all locations.
The chain has also reaffirmed its plans to spend between $3.6 billion and $3.8 billion this year on capital expenditures, including building new stores and expanding and renovating existing stores.
Kroger also said he would provide roles in other stores to all associates currently employed at the closed location.
Which Kroger locations are closed?
Kroger has not released a full list of stores that are planning to close, but news of some specific closures has come up.
Some closures are revealed by the chapters of United Food & Commercial Workers, a trade union representing approximately 1.3 million retail, meat packing and food processing workers in the United States and Canada. Others have been reported by local media or confirmed by USA Today. This is a running list from Kroger Stores that was tapped for closure.
Georgia
Illinois
- 3311 N. Sterling Ave., Peoria, Illinois. Around August 2nd (Peoria Journal Star)
- Mariano: 450 W Half Day Rd. , Buffalo Glove, Illinois. Closed by August 8th (per NBC 5 Chicago)
- Mariano:144 S Gary Ave., Bloomingdale, Illinois. Closed by August 15th (per NBC 5 Chicago)
- Mariano:2323 Capital Dr., Northbrook, Illinois. Closed by August 22nd (per NBC 5 Chicago)
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
- 4100 Barksdale Blvd, Bosie City, Louisiana (All Sobo News)
Maryland
- Harris Teaser:11845 Old Georgetown Rd. Rockville, Maryland. Closed by July 20th
North Carolina
- Harris Teaser:5563 Western BLVD, Raleigh, NC. Closed by July 20th
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
- Emmett Street, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1904. Closed on August 22nd (Every UFCW Local 400)
- 466 South Cummings Street, Abingdon, VA. Closed on September 19th (Each UFCW Local 400)
- Harris Teaser: 8200 Crestwood Heights PhD, McLean, VA. Closed by July 20th
- Harris you makeR:950 S. George Mason, Arlington, VA. Closed by July 20th
- Harris Teaser:3600 S. Glebe Rd. , Suite W100 Arlington, VA. Closed by August 4th
West Virginia
- 2908 State St., Gassaway, West Virginia; Deadline August 22nd (Each UFCW Local 400)
Wisconsin
According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, part of the USA Today network, five Pick’n save stores are closed at Wisconsin. Pick ‘n Save is owned by Kroger.
- ‘n Select Save: 1735 W. Silver Spring Drive, Glendale
- ‘n Select Save:3701 S. 27th St., Milwaukee
- ‘n Select Save:2355 N. 35th St., Milwaukee
- ‘n Select Save:2931 S. Chicago Ave., South Milwaukee
- ‘n Select Save: 2320 W. Ryan Road, Oak Creek
Contributions: Sofia Joseph, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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