Highlights
- Kroger plans to close approximately 60 stores across the United States over the next 18 months
- One confirmed closure is in McKinney, Texas, at 1707 W. University Drive in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
- The company has not released a complete list of affected stores and will not specify which locations will close
- All employees at closing stores will be offered positions at other Kroger locations
- No Louisiana store closures have been confirmed, though Kroger operates multiple locations in the Shreveport area
Kroger to Close 60 Stores Nationwide, McKinney Texas Location Confirmed Among Shutdowns
Grocery giant cites efficiency improvements and long-term business health as reasons for closures affecting 5% of nationwide locations.
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) – If you’re wondering why your local Kroger might feel busier lately, here’s some context that could explain the uncertainty in grocery aisles across Louisiana and Texas. The Kroger Company announced plans Friday to close approximately 60 stores across the United States over the next 18 months, including a confirmed closure in McKinney, Texas.
The Cincinnati-based retailer broke the news during its first-quarter earnings announcement, revealing it has taken a $100 million hit to prepare for the planned shutdowns. To put that in perspective, these closures affect about 5% of Kroger’s 1,239 store locations nationwide, meaning one out of every 20 Kroger stores will close its doors.
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McKinney Store Confirmed for Closure
The confirmed North Texas closure will shut down the Kroger location at 1707 W. University Drive in McKinney, a store that’s served Collin County families as part of the bustling Dallas-Fort Worth area…