Kroger to Close 60 Stores Across the U.S.

Why this matters: The closures reflect shifting priorities and investments in e-commerce and fresh goods to drive future growth. It also impacts the employees and communities where these stores are located.

Kroger's decision to close 60 stores is part of a broader strategy to optimize its operations and focus on high-growth areas. The company aims to reinvest savings from the closures into enhancing the customer experience, particularly in e-commerce and fresh goods, which have shown strong sales.

The closures will affect Kroger employees, who will be offered positions at other stores. The exact locations of the closing stores have not been released. This move follows a period of change for Kroger, including the resignation of its former chairman and CEO, Rodney McMullen, in March after an investigation into his personal conduct. The company saw a slight decrease in total company sales, reporting $45.1 billion in the first quarter of 2025 compared to $45.3 billion in the same period last year. Despite this, Kroger is focusing on its pharmacy department, e-commerce, and fresh goods for future growth.

Kroger is closing stores to optimize operations and reinvest in customer experience, particularly in e-commerce and fresh goods.

Kroger will offer roles in other stores to all associates currently employed at the affected stores.

Kroger has not released a list of the specific stores that will be closing.

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