Grocery giant Kroger’s no-frills chain facing closures as consolidation hits inventories and access; stores cut across California and the Midwest.
Stores are shuttering across the U.S. as Kroger, Albertsons and others cut underperforming locations, reshaping access to groceries. Giant Eagle acquisition and new Kroger marketplaces signal a broader strategic shift; closures hit both discount chains and full-service grocers.