National grocery store chain Kroger is closing dozens of locations nationwide as part of the company's previously announced store closures.
During a June 2025 earnings report, Kroger said it would close approximately 60 stores over the next 18 months.
"As a result of these closures, Kroger expects a modest financial benefit," the company said.
The company has not disclosed where and when these closures will take place.
According to CBS , the closures represent about 5% of Cincinnati-based company's 1,239 Kroger stores.
The company announced the slated closures as it reported a slight decrease in sales from $45.3 billion to $45.1 billion for the same period a year earlier.
During the earnings call, Kroger announced the closures would target "underperforming" stores and resources would shift away from struggling locations to stronger markets.
The company also announced plans to open additional stores in 2026 at an accelerated pace, expanding its new-store builds by about 30% compared to 2025 as part of its growth strategy.
While the company has not released a list of stores being eyed for closure, various media outlets and unions have identified at least 30 locations that have already closed including locations in:
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California (1)
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Colorado (2)
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Georgia (4)
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Illinois (4)
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Indiana (3)
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Kentucky (1)
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Maryland (1)
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North Carolina (1)
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Tennessee (1)
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Texas (1),
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Virginia (5)
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West Virginia (1)
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Wisconsin (5)
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