CALIFORNIA — The Kroger Co. is closing three grocery store locations in California this month, impacting 171 employees, according to state filings. The closures come as supermarket chains continue to navigate intense competition, inflation-driven costs, and shifting consumer behavior.
The affected stores include two Foods Co. locations and one Food 4 Less store, all scheduled to shut down in March 2026.
Kroger to Close 3 California Stores in March
According to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filings with the California Employment Development Department, Kroger will permanently close the following locations:
- Foods Co. No. 784
- 3637 Shaw Ave., Fresno, Calif.
- Closing March 14, 2026
- 49 layoffs
- Foods Co. No. 371
- 8122 Gerber Road, Sacramento, Calif.
- Closing March 14, 2026
- 58 layoffs
- Food 4 Less No. 364
- 3200 Century Blvd., Inglewood, Calif.
- Closing March 28, 2026
- 64 layoffs
Kroger filed the WARN notices on Feb. 27, 2026. Although WARN notices typically require 60 days’ advance notice, these closures are occurring in fewer than 60 days.
The company has not publicly detailed specific reasons for each closure.
Impact on Workers
The three store shutdowns will result in 171 layoffs across Fresno, Sacramento and Inglewood…