Kroger plans to close 60 stores throughout the US

Kroger reduces its supermarkets all over the United States

The company revealed during its first quarter Income report Released Friday, June 20, that it will take a write -down of $ 100 million as it plans to close 60 grocery stores in the next 18 months. This means about 5% of its 1 239 seats will be affected.

“As a result of these store closures, Kroger expects a modest financial advantage,” the company said in the archiving. “Kroger has undertaken to reinvest these savings back to the customer experience, and as a result this will not affect the guidance for the full year.”

Kroger operates in 16 states, including Mississippi, Missouri, Louisiana, Alabama, Illinois, South Carolina, Arkansas, Virginia and West Virginia – with most of the stores located in Indiana, Kentucky, Texas, Tennessee, Michigan, Georgia and Ohio, according to its.

The company said that Kroger employees who work in stores that will close will be offered roles in other stores. The company did not further explain what it meant to reinvest the savings “back to the customer experience.”

Kroger told People in a statement that the company has nothing else to share on the closures and it will not release a store list. ”

This comes when the company saw a reduction in the total company’s sales in the past year, according to its performance report. It noted that it earned $ 45.1 billion during the first quarter of 2025, compared with $ 45.3 billion for the same period last year. However, the company noted that it saw an improvement in sales from its pharmacy department, even though it made “lower margins.”

The company also noted that they saw strong sales in its e -commerce and fresh goods, and to move forward planned to focus on these aspects in addition to the pharmacy for growth in the future.

Never miss a story – register for People’s free daily newsletters Keeping up to date on the best of what people have to offer, from celebrity news to compelling stories of human interest.

“Our commitment to drive growth in our core business and moving with speed positions well for the future,” Kroger said in the archiving. “We are convinced of our ability to build on our speed, deliver value for customers, invest in employees and generate attractive returns for the shareholders.”

The income report also comes a few months after a large shaking at the company. Kroger’s former chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen Resigned in March, after a board survey found that his personal behavior was “inconsistent with Kroger’s business ethics policy.”

Ronald Sargent was used as interim CEO after the announcement of the end of McMullen.