Kroger plans to close 60 stores over the next 18 months, and some of the stores affected have been announced. Interim CEO Ron Sargent said during a conference call on Friday, June 20, that the ...

Kroger is ranked as the third-largest supermarket chain in the United States, behind only Walmart and Costco. Thus, many Americans have come to rely on Kroger's grocery stores in their hometowns.

Kroger announced the closure of 60 unprofitable stores over the next 18 months. The closures are spread across the U.S., and affected employees will be offered positions at other locations. Kroger ...