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Kroger's Big Shutdown: What's Happening and Why It Matters

USATuesday, June 24, 2025
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Kroger, the big name behind Pick 'n Save and Metro Market, is shutting down around 60 stores across the country. This is all part of a major company shake-up to keep things running smoothly. While they haven't spilled all the details, they did let it slip that five Pick 'n Save spots in Wisconsin are on the chopping block. So, which Wisconsin stores are saying goodbye? The ones at 1735 W. Silver Spring Drive in Glendale, 3701 S. 27th Street in Milwaukee, 2355 N. 35th Street in Milwaukee, 2931 S. Chicago Avenue in South Milwaukee, and 2320 W. Ryan Road in Oak Creek. Ouch! Now, why is this happening? Well, Kroger's big merger with Albertsons fell through a few months back. That deal was supposed to be a game-changer, but antitrust issues killed it. So, now Kroger's playing the efficiency card, saying this is all about keeping the business healthy. But what about the people who work at these stores? Kroger says they'll get a chance to move to another location. That's a relief, right? Still, it's a big change for everyone involved. And with about 1, 200 stores spread across 16 states, this is a pretty significant move for the company. Kroger hasn't shared the full list of stores that are closing or the exact timeline. So, we're left with more questions than answers. But one thing's for sure: this is a big deal, and it's going to have ripples.
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