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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Vinay Patel

Kroger to Shut 60 Underperforming Stores by 2026: 1,000+ Jobs at Risk After Failed Albertsons Merger

Facing a drop in sales and a failed merger with Albertsons, Kroger is closing 60 underperforming stores by 2026. The move, which risks over 1,000 corporate and in-store jobs, is part of a cost-cutting effort. (Credit: X / Pop Base @PopBase)

In a significant shift for the grocery industry, Kroger has announced that it will close 60 of its underperforming stores by 2026.

This strategic shift follows the termination of its proposed merger with Albertsons, putting more than 1,000 jobs at risk and signalling a new direction for the retail giant.

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