Kroger to shutter 60 stores in 2026. Did any close in Ohio? See locations

In addition to anticipated Giant Eagle closures following its purchase of the rival grocer, Kroger is moving forward with plans to close 60 stores under multiple brands by the end of the year. Kroger first announced last year that the company would close the locations by the end of 2026. Since then,

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What is the story about?

In addition to anticipated Giant Eagle closures following its purchase of the rival grocer, Kroger is moving forward with plans to close 60 stores under multiple brands by the end of the year.

Kroger first announced last year that the company would close the locations by the end of 2026. Since then, the company has shuttered over 35 locations under Kroger, Harris Teeter and Pick ‘n Save banners, among others, according to analysis conducted by Grocery Dive, Fast Company and most recently, MassLive.

The closures come after multiple court rulings blocked Kroger's merger with grocery store company Albertsons. Kroger announced in July 2026 that it will buy Giant Eagle supermarket for $1.65 billion.

Here’s what we know about the closures so far.

Where has Kroger closed stores so far in 2026?

According

to MassLive, some closures have already occurred in Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. Some of the brands impacted by closures include Kroger, Fred Meyer, Fry's Food and Drug, Harris Teeter, Jay C Food Stores, King Soopers, Mariano's, Pick 'N Save and QFC stores.

“As a result of these store closures, Kroger expects a modest financial benefit,” Kroger said in its first quarter 2025news release. “Kroger will offer roles in other stores to all associates currently employed at affected stores.”

Based on Kroger’s initial estimate of 60 closures and MassLive's recent analysis, that leaves just over 20 locations left to shut their doors. According to Kroger's website, it operates over 2,700 total stores nationwide.

Kroger declined to provide additional information to USA TODAY when reached for comment.

Which locations have closed? Did any close in Ohio?

No Kroger closures happened in Ohio. Below are reported closures, per MassLive and Fast Company's analysis.

Multiple Kroger-branded stores have closed, including some in Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia, but Ohio has not experienced any closures.

Food 4 Less

Inglewood, California: 3200 W. Century Blvd., per the LA Local and the Daily Breeze

Fred Meyer

Tacoma, Washington: 7250 Pacific Ave.

Fry’s Food and Drug

Mesa, Arizona: 1915 S. Power Road

Harris Teeter

Arlington, Virginia: 950 S. George Mason Drive
Arlington, Virginia: 3600 S. Glebe Road, Suite W100
McLean, Virginia: 8200 Crestwood Heights Drive
Rockville, Maryland: 11845 Old Georgetown Road
Charlotte, North Carolina: 5706 Wyalong Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina: 5563 Western Blvd., Suite 6A

Jay C Food Stores

Shoals, Indiana: 201 High St.

King Soopers

Centennial, Colorado: 5050 E. Arapahoe Road

Kroger

Alpharetta, Georgia: 11877 Douglas Road
Atlanta: 2452 Morosgo Way NE
Brookhaven, Georgia: 3855 Buford Highway NE
Decatur, Georgia: 3479 Memorial Drive
Peoria, Illinois: 3311 N. Sterling Ave.
Elkhart, Indiana: 901 Johnson St.
South Bend, Indiana: 4526 W. Western Ave.
Louisville, Kentucky: 4211 S. 3rd St.
Bossier City, Louisiana: 4100 Barksdale Blvd.
Kingsport, Tennessee: 1664 E. Stone Drive
Houston: 239 W. 20th St.
Houston: 9325 Katy Freeway
Houston: 2300 Gessner Road
McKinney, Texas: 2901 Lake Forest Drive (replacement store planned for 2027)
Spring, Texas: 6060 Farm to Market 2920
Abingdon, Virginia: 466 Cummings St.
Charlottesville, Virginia: 1904 Emmet St. N.
Dunbar, West Virginia: 981 Dunbar Village (consolidated into marketplace location)
Gassaway, West Virginia: 2908 State St.
South Charleston, West Virginia: 5 River Walk Mall (consolidated into Kroger Marketplace at 3060 Ray Park Blvd.)