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USA Today
25-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Kroger set to close 60 stores across the country: Here's where, so far
More reports of Kroger-owned locations shuttering across the country are appearing as employees and customers learning that their closest store is set to close. The announcements come as Kroger said it would be closing 60 locations in the U.S. over the next 18 months, the company said on June 20. Erin Rolfes, a spokesperson for Kroger, told USA TODAY the company would not be releasing a full list of closures, but several closing locations have been identified through media reports in several states, including in Illinois, Kentucky, Texas and more. Interim CEO Ron Sargent said during a conference call on Friday, June 20, that the unprofitable stores being closed were spread around the U.S. Kroger operated 2,731 stores at the beginning of its fiscal year, meaning the closures represent about 2% of all of its locations. The chain also reaffirmed its plan to spend between $3.6 billion and $3.8 billion this year on capital expenditures, such as money for building new stores and expanding and renovating existing ones. Kroger also said it would offer roles in other stores to all associates currently employed at closing locations. Which Kroger locations are closing? Kroger has not released a full list of stores set to close, but news of some specific closures has emerged. Some closures have been disclosed by chapters of the United Food & Commercial Workers, a labor union representing approximately 1.3 million retail, meatpacking and food processing workers in the U.S. and Canada. Others have been reported by local media or confirmed by USA TODAY. Here's a running list of Kroger stores tapped for closure: Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Maryland North Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin Five Pick 'n Save stores are closing in Wisconsin, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, part of the USA TODAY Network. Pick 'n Save is owned by Kroger. Contributing: Sofia Joseph, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_. Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@ Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
5 Pick N' Save stores set to close in Wisconsin: See where
Five Pick N' Save stores are set to close in Wisconsin as some Kroger-owned stores are shuttering across the United States. The grocery store chain confirmed the closure of the five locations in southeast Wisconsin to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, part of the USA TODAY Network. "This closure is part of a larger company-wide decision to run more efficiently and ensure long-term health of our business," a spokesperson said on June 23. The closures come as Pick N' Save's parent company, Kroger, said it would be closing 60 locations across the country over the next 18 months. Erin Rolfes, a spokesperson for Kroger, told USA TODAY the company would not be releasing a full list of closures, but several closing locations have been identified through media reports in several states, including in Illinois, Kentucky, Texas and more. Pick N' Save did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for comment on June 24. Here's what to know. 1735 W. Silver Spring Drive, Glendale, Wisconsin, 53209 3701 S. 27th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53221 2355 N. 35th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53210 2931 S. Chicago Ave., South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53172 2320 W. Ryan Road, Oak Creek, Wisconsin, 53154 Contributing: Gabe Hauari and Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 5 Pick N' Save stores set to close in Wisconsin: See list
USA Today
24-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
5 Pick N' Save stores set to close in Wisconsin: See where
Five Pick N' Save stores are set to close in Wisconsin as some Kroger-owned stores are shuttering across the United States. The grocery store chain confirmed the closure of the five locations in southeast Wisconsin to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, part of the USA TODAY Network. "This closure is part of a larger company-wide decision to run more efficiently and ensure long-term health of our business," a spokesperson said on June 23. The closures come as Pick N' Save's parent company, Kroger, said it would be closing 60 locations across the country over the next 18 months. Erin Rolfes, a spokesperson for Kroger, told USA TODAY the company would not be releasing a full list of closures, but several closing locations have been identified through media reports in several states, including in Illinois, Kentucky, Texas and more. Pick N' Save did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for comment on June 24. Here's what to know. Where are Pick N' Save stores closing? Contributing: Gabe Hauari and Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Five Harris Teeter stores set to close this summer: See list
Five Harris Teeter stores are set to close across three states as part of a larger list of Kroger-owned stores closing across the United States. The grocery store chain confirmed the closures to USA TODAY on Tuesday, June 24, saying they come after 'careful consideration and strategic market review.' The company said about 100 to 120 staffers work at each of the closing locations, and workers would have the opportunity to transfer to other stores. The company said the stores would close before the end of the summer, with the latest one closing on Aug. 4. The closures come as Harris Teeter's parent company, Kroger, said it would be closing 60 locations across the country over the next 18 months. Here's what to know. Which Kroger stores are closing? Here's a running list Three Harris Teeter stores in Virginia, one store in Maryland, and one store in North Carolina are set to close this summer. 5563 Western Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27606 - closing by July 20 11845 Old Georgetown Rd. Rockville, Maryland, 20852 - closing by July 20 8200 Crestwood Heights Dr. McLean, Virginia, 22102 - closing by July 20 950 S. George Mason Dr. Arlington, Virginia, 22204 - closing by July 20 3600 S. Glebe Rd., Suite W100 Arlington, Virginia, 22202 - closing by Aug. 4 Erin Rolfes, a spokesperson for Kroger, who owns Harris Teeter, told USA TODAY the company would not be releasing a full list of closures, but several closing locations have been identified through media reports in several states, including Illinois, Kentucky, Texas and more. Interim CEO Ron Sargent said during a conference call on Friday, June 20 that the unprofitable stores being closed were spread around the U.S. Kroger operated 2,731 stores at the beginning of its fiscal year, meaning the closures represent about 2% of all of its locations. For a full list of Kroger-owned store closures, click here. USA TODAY's Gabe Hauari and Jonathan Limehouse contributed to this report. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Harris Teeter stores closing: See list of five locations shuttering
USA Today
24-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Five Harris Teeter stores set to close this summer: See list
Five Harris Teeter stores are set to close across three states as part of a larger list of Kroger-owned stores closing across the United States. The grocery store chain confirmed the closures to USA TODAY on Tuesday, June 24, saying they come after 'careful consideration and strategic market review.' The company said about 100 to 120 staffers work at each of the closing locations, and workers would have the opportunity to transfer to other stores. The company said the stores would close before the end of the summer, with the latest one closing on Aug. 4. The closures come as Harris Teeter's parent company, Kroger, said it would be closing 60 locations across the country over the next 18 months. Here's what to know. Which Kroger stores are closing? Here's a running list Where are Harris Teeter stores closing? Three Harris Teeter stores in Virginia, one store in Maryland, and one store in North Carolina are set to close this summer. Kroger set to close other locations Erin Rolfes, a spokesperson for Kroger, who owns Harris Teeter, told USA TODAY the company would not be releasing a full list of closures, but several closing locations have been identified through media reports in several states, including Illinois, Kentucky, Texas and more. Interim CEO Ron Sargent said during a conference call on Friday, June 20 that the unprofitable stores being closed were spread around the U.S. Kroger operated 2,731 stores at the beginning of its fiscal year, meaning the closures represent about 2% of all of its locations. For a full list of Kroger-owned store closures, click here. USA TODAY's Gabe Hauari and Jonathan Limehouse contributed to this report. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
