Kroger to Close Multiple Stores in August 2025 Across 4 States

Kroger, the U.S.’s largest supermarket chain, is scaling back its operations, moving to shutter 60 underperforming stores by 2026. The chain, which has more than 2,700 stores in 35 states, confirmed the store closures in June as part of a strategic push to prioritize profitable stores and simplify its operations.

Interim CEO Reveals Nationwide Store Closures

The closures were initially announced on June 20 by interim CEO Ron Sargent, who told investors that the closures would be at stores located throughout the country. Although Kroger hasn’t issued a complete list of closures, union representatives and local news have documented a number of confirmed closures. The brands impacted include Kroger-owned stores and the Mariano’s, Jay C, Harris Teeter, and Pick ‘n Save.

Particular Closures Scheduled for August 2025

Based on reports tallied by USA Today, the following store closures are scheduled in August 2025:

Georgia: 11877 Douglas Road, Alpharetta – closing Aug. 16
Illinois: Mariano’s, 144 S Gary Ave., Bloomingdale – closing by Aug. 15; Mariano’s, 2323 Capital Dr., Northbrook – closing by Aug. 22
Virginia: 1904 Emmett Street, Charlottesville – closing Aug. 22
West Virginia: 2908 State St., Gassaway – closing Aug. 22

Stores Already Closed

A number of Kroger stores have already closed their stores previously this summer. They are:

Georgia: 2452 Morosgo Way, Atlanta – closed July 18
Illinois: 3311 N. Sterling Ave., Peoria – closed approximately August 2; Mariano’s, 450 W Half Day Rd., Buffalo Grove – closed by August 8
Indiana: 4526 W. Western Ave., South Bend – closed early August; 901 Johnson St., Elkhart – closed early August
Maryland: Harris Teeter, 11845 Old Georgetown Rd., Rockville – closed by July 20
North Carolina: Harris Teeter, 5563 Western Blvd., Raleigh – closed by July 20

The supermarket company underscored that the closures are aimed at underperforming stores with the aim of maintaining stores in better-performing markets. Kroger seeks to maximize its retail footprint and prioritize efficiency and growth in better-performing areas. With changes in the retail environment, the company is also looking at digital and e-commerce growth to supplement its store network.