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Kroger has roughly 1,200 stores spanning 16 US states. The grocery chain said it is benefiting from consumers cutting back spending on dining out and lifted its sales forecast for the year.

US grocery chain Kroger has booked a $100m impairment charge in anticipation of shutting down 60 stores by the end of 2026. The plan has been revealed in its first quarter (Q1) 2025 results.

Kroger will be closing more than 60 stores it considers underperforming across the U.S. by the end of 2026, according to a recent announcement by the grocery chain.