Kroger Closing Stores in August: See Locations Shutting Down in 4 States

Kroger, the nation’s largest supermarket chain, is getting ready to shutter several of its stores later this month as part of a larger restructuring initiative.

The company made the announcement after revealing earlier this summer that it would be closing roughly 60 underperforming stores across the country over the next 18 months.

In Kroger’s first-quarter 2025 sales report, Interim CEO Ron Sargent stated the closures are part of cost-cutting measures aimed at driving profitability. He further added that underperforming stores were spread throughout the nation and comprised a small percentage of Kroger’s overall footprint.

On the first day of its fiscal year, Kroger had 2,731 stores across the nation. Closing 60 stores, the reduction represents approximately 2% of the company’s stores. Down-sizing notwithstanding, Kroger underscored that it has not abandoned its focus on growth, investing between $3.6 billion and $3.8 billion this year in new stores, remodels, and capital projects.

The firm further stated that staff at closing stores would be provided with jobs at nearby stores wherever practicable, in a bid to reduce job losses.

Which Kroger Stores Are Closing in August?
Although Kroger itself has not officially announced the complete list of closures, the United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) union – which represents over a million grocery and retail workers – has made public the stores due to close this month. Local media have also announced individual locations.

Georgia

11877 Douglas Road, Alpharetta, GA – closing Aug. 16 (Fox 5 Atlanta, Atlanta News First)

Illinois

Mariano’s, 144 S. Gary Ave., Bloomingdale, IL – closing by Aug. 15 (NBC 5 Chicago)

Mariano’s, 2323 Capital Dr., Northbrook, IL – closing by Aug. 22 (NBC 5 Chicago)

Virginia

1904 Emmett Street, Charlottesville, VA – closing Aug. 22 (UFCW Local 400)

West Virginia

2908 State St., Gassaway, WV – closing Aug. 22 (UFCW Local 400)

More Closures in September and October
Besides August’s closures, additional closures are scheduled to occur during the fall.

Georgia

3479 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA – closing September 13

3855 Buford Highway, Brookhaven, GA – closing October 18

Tennessee

1664 East Done Drive, Kingsport, TN – closing September 19

Virginia

466 South Cummings Street, Abingdon, VA – closing September 19

As Kroger continues to pursue its closure plans, industry analysts point out that the company is balancing cost-cutting efforts with growth at the same time, allowing it to stay competitive in a changing retail environment.