The Brief
- Kroger is expanding across metro Atlanta with new Marketplace locations despite four store closures last year.
- A new Marketplace store opens Friday in Oakwood, with additional sites planned for Locust Grove, Perry, Dunwoody and Statesboro.
- The major grocer recently announced plans to acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion while continuing regional growth.
ATLANTA – Kroger is opening several new locations across metro Atlanta, moving forward with expansion plans following a wave of store closures last year.
What we know:
New Kroger Marketplace stores recently launched in Hoschton and Bethlehem, bringing expanded offerings like apparel, toys and home goods to shoppers. …