Kroger consolidates Food 4 Less footprint as closures accelerate; legacy: no-frills chains operating in Chicago area, Southern California, and parts of California via Foods Co.
Kroger has been consolidating its store footprint, closing around 60 underperforming locations over 18 months as part of a broader restructuring. The company is accelerating moves after acquiring Giant Eagle, with some stores shifting to Kroger Marketplace formats and others staying market-adjusted.