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16 Mar 2026 1 min read

Kroger's store closure plan and what it means for CPG

Kroger plans to close about 60 underperforming stores by end of 2026 as part of a broad effort to improve performance, with closures spread across the country occurring in ones and twos by division. Grocery Dive Kroger recognized a $100 million impairment charge related to the planned closures and committed to reinvesting savings back into the customer experience. sec

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