In June, the supermarket chain Kroger announced its plans to close more than 60 stores across the United States. The closures will take place gradually over 18 months; however, some locations will shut down in August. If you’re a customer, here’s which ones are affected so you won’t be caught off guard.
Which Kroger stores will close in August?
So far, the company has not specified which stores will close this month, but several local media outlets have already released a list of affected locations, some of which have already closed their doors. These are:
Colorado
- King Soopers: 5050 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial (closing August 16)
Georgia
- 11877 Douglas Road, Alpharetta (closing August 16)
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Illinois
- 3311 N. Sterling Ave., Peoria (closed August 2)
- Mariano’s: 450 W Half Day Rd., Buffalo Grove (closing August 8)
- Mariano’s: 144 S Gary Ave., Bloomingdale (closing August 15)
- Mariano’s: 2323 Capital Dr., Northbrook (closing August 22)
Indiana
- 4526 W. Western Ave., South Bend (closing early August)
- 901 Johnson St., Elkhart (closing early August)
Virginia
- Harris Teeter: 3600 S. Glebe Rd., Suite W100, Arlington (closed August 4)
- 1904 Emmett Street, Charlottesville (closing August 22)
West Virginia
- 2908 State St., Gassaway, West Virginia (closing August 22)
Stores Kroger will close in 2025
The chain plans to close dozens of stores throughout the year. The full list of locations that will shut down has not yet been released, but some of them are located in the following areas:
Georgia
- 2452 Morosgo Way, Atlanta (closed July 18)
- 3479 Memorial Drive, Decatur (closing September 13)
- 3855 Buford Highway, Brookhaven (closing October 18)
Indiana
- JayC: 201 High St., Shoals
Kentucky
- 4211 S. Third St., Louisville
Louisiana
- 4100 Barksdale Blvd, Bossier City
Maryland
- Harris Teeter: 11845 Old Georgetown Rd., Rockville (closed July 20)
North Carolina
- Harris Teeter: 5563 Western Blvd, Raleigh (closed July 20)
Tennessee
- 1664 East Stone Drive, Kingsport (closing September 19)
Texas
- 9325 Katy Freeway, Houston
- 2300 N. Gessner Road, Houston
- 1707 W. University Drive, McKinney
- 3410 Gulf Fwy, Dickinson (closed June 10)
Virginia
- 466 South Cummings Street, Abingdon (closing September 19)
- Harris Teeter: 8200 Crestwood Heights Dr., McLean (closed July 20)
- Harris Teeter: 950 S. George Mason Dr., Arlington (closed July 20)
Wisconsin
- Pick ‘n Save: 1735 W. Silver Spring Drive, Glendale
- Pick ‘n Save: 3701 S. 27th St., Milwaukee
- Pick ‘n Save: 2355 N. 35th St., Milwaukee
- Pick ‘n Save: 2931 S. Chicago Ave., South Milwaukee
- Pick ‘n Save: 2320 W. Ryan Road, Oak Creek
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Why will Kroger close its stores?
The company estimates that this measure will generate a moderate financial benefit. The closures will affect locations that, according to Kroger, were not profitable. However, the company assured that all employees from the affected stores will be offered positions at other locations.
Kroger also emphasized that the savings generated from this restructuring will be reinvested in initiatives aimed at improving the customer experience. Additionally, the chain reaffirmed its commitment to invest between $3.6 and $3.8 billion this year in capital expenditures, including the construction of new stores as well as the expansion and renovation of existing ones.
The History of Kroger
Kroger’s story began in 1883, when Barney Kroger invested his life savings—$372—to open a small grocery store at 66 Pearl Street in downtown Cincinnati. His guiding principle was simple and honest: “Be particular. Never sell anything you wouldn’t want yourself.”
Nearly 140 years later, that same philosophy continues to shape every part of the business. Kroger remains committed to quality, innovation, and serving the communities it calls home—all while investing in the people who bring the brand to life every day.
