Are you a Homeland shopper? Then we have some bad news for you. The supermarket chain has announced that it will be closing several of its locations in the United States. Here’s the list so you can check if one of the soon-to-close stores is near you.
How many Homeland stores will close?
According to the company, five locations are scheduled to close.
Which Homeland stores are closing?
The grocery stores that will be shutting down are located in the states of Oklahoma and Georgia. Here is the list of locations:
- Homeland – 505 S Chickasaw St, Pauls Valley, OK 73075
- Homeland – 1629 S Main St, Jay, OK 74346
- United Supermarkets – 1215 S Main St, Kingfisher, OK 73750
- Discount Foods – 2405 N 14th St, Ponca City, OK 74601
- Piggly Wiggly – 123 N Main St, Gordon, GA 31031
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When will the Homeland stores close?
The closures are scheduled for August 16, 2025.
Why is Homeland closing stores in Oklahoma and Georgia?
Homeland Acquisition Corp. Inc. stated that the decision was made after evaluating the financial performance of these stores, as well as their long-term potential. By closing these locations, the company aims to strengthen its presence in other communities.
The company acknowledged that approximately 85 employees will lose their jobs due to the closures. However, it emphasized its commitment to supporting affected workers during the transition, noting that they may be relocated to other stores within the chain.
How many Homeland stores are there in the U.S.?
Currently, the company operates 80 grocery stores across various locations in the United States.
What brands does Homeland operate?
Homeland Acquisition Corp. Inc. operates under several banners, including:
- Food World
- Piggly Wiggly
- Discount Foods
- CashSaver
- United Supermarkets
- Homeland
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History of Homeland
Homeland traces its roots back to 1916, with the opening of the first United Supermarket in Sayre, Oklahoma, by HD Snell. This marked the beginning of a legacy that would lead to the brand’s incorporation into Homeland in 2008. Originally linked to Safeway, the company became independent in 1987, adopted the name Homeland in 1988, and operated independently until it faced financial difficulties.
In 2002, Homeland filed for bankruptcy and was acquired by Associated Wholesale Grocers, continuing to operate under its brand. Over the following years, the company pursued strategic expansion through acquisitions: three Country Mart stores in Lawton, Oklahoma (2004); seven and fifteen Falley’s stores in Wichita, Kansas (2005 and 2006); and seven Albertsons stores in 2007. In 2008, it strengthened its presence in Oklahoma by acquiring United Supermarkets, adding 26 locations, along with five former Albertsons stores from Williams Discount Food.
After being sold to its employees in 2011, Homeland continued growing. In 2015, it converted several stores to the Cash Saver format, which prices items at cost plus 10%. Expansion also reached Georgia in 2013, with the acquisition of 11 Belle Foods stores, mostly under the Piggly Wiggly name. Known for innovation and employee commitment, the company was named Southeastern Retailer of the Year in 2018, and in 2019 added five more stores to its network.
