Kroger will close 60 stores in the next 18 months:

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The Columbus Dispatch

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Jul 08

Columbus Giant Eagles most likely to sell in Kroger merger, per analysis: Kroger announced the $1.65 billion deal on July 1.

Lexington Herald-Leader

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Jun 26

Kroger's new CEO calls out his own stores : Kroger has a massive scale, but it has squandered many of the inherent advantages that gives the chain.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Mar 26

What was behind Pick ’n Save closures? Data indicates it wasn't theft.: Pick 'n Save cited theft for store closures, but a Journal Sentinel analysis of police ...

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Neue Westfälische

C+

Mar 09

Relief in Schloß Holte after ambulance call-out: 22-year-old is doing better: After a collision, Henrik Gievert was briefly unconscious. That same evening ...

Dec 19 25

Groveland wants $1.4 million from Kroger for facility closure: Groveland is seeking a $1.4 million reimbursement from Kroger in response to the grocer closing ...

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Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Nov 15 25

‘Dallas’ star Patrick Duffy partners with Kroger to help fight hunger: “Dallas” star Patrick Duffy and his wife Linda Purl stopped by a Fort Worth Kroger store ...

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Neue Westfälische

C+

Oct 23 25

Bakery in the district of Gütersloh no longer accepts cash: “Exactly the right move”

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Golfweek

Sep 11 25

Can Lydia Ko repeat at LPGA's Kroger Queen City Championship?: The Kroger Queen City Championship will feature 144 of the world's best golfers competing for a $2 ...

The Cincinnati Enquirer

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Aug 06 25

Ohio Man bites finger off Kroger guard, prompts brief closure: A Kroger in Columbus was temporarily closed for a police investigation Aug. 6 after a suspect bit ...

Textilwirtschaft

Jul 26 25

Rudolphi Fashion House: Bad Lauterberg's Golden Mean: Rudolphi in the Harz Mountains is considered one of the most profitable houses in the country and is ...

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Courier Journal

Jul 09 25

OpinionGet a clue. You can't revive downtown Louisville without nearby grocery stores. | Letter

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Detroit Free Press

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Jul 08 25

Kroger rolls out a new way for customers to get Weekly Digital Deals: Kroger rolled out a new tool that makes it easier to download its Weekly Digital Deals.

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Courier Journal

Jun 28 25

More evidence of rodents in Louisville-area Kroger stores. What latest inspections found

The Cincinnati Enquirer

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Jun 26 25

Kroger plans to build new stores despite cuts, interim CEO says: Interim Kroger CEO Ron Sargent said Thursday the retailer wants to ramp up new store ...

Key FactsKroger interim CEO says more new stores planned for 2026

Jun 26, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cincinnati.com

At the virtual annual shareholder meeting on June 26, interim CEO Ron Sargent said Kroger wanted to increase its store projects in 2026 and beyond while continuing to invest in e-commerce.

For 2025, Kroger plans to complete 30 store projects, as in recent years, including new stores or major renovations that often involve expansions.

The announced closure of 60 unprofitable stores over the next 18 months represents 2 percent of the 2,731-store network across 35 states and Washington, D.C.; the Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Dayton division is expected to be spared.

For 2025, Kroger plans capital expenditures of $3.6 billion to $3.8 billion; the company announced $130 million for Greater Cincinnati and Dayton, including two new stores in Northern Kentucky.

Going forward, we're looking to increase these projects in 2026 and beyond ... We plan to build more new stores alongside our continued e-commerce investment.
— Ron Sargent, interim Kroger CEO, during Kroger's annual shareholder meeting (June 26, 2025)

Detroit Free Press

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Jun 17 25

Kroger doubles up on ice cream giveaway offering 92,000 pints to celebrate summer

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Business Insider

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May 30 25

Photos: Inside the first supermarkets: The first grocery stores appeared in the 1920s and '30s. Large and full of products, they changed how Americans shopped ...

Consumer Reports

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May 21 25

Kroger Stores Overcharging Shoppers on Sale Items, CR Price Check Finds: Consumers say Kroger has a price tag problem, resulting in overcharges for many grocery ...

Consumer Reports

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May 14 25

Kroger Stores Overcharging Shoppers on Sale Items, CR Price Check Finds: Consumers say Kroger has a price tag problem, resulting in overcharges for many grocery ...