Kroger to Close 60 Stores Nationwide: What Roles Will Be Affected?

Cincinnati-based Kroger, one of the nation’s largest supermarket chains, revealed plans on Friday, June 20, to close approximately 60 locations over the next 18 months. The decision follows the abrupt resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen in March, after an internal examination into his conduct, and two rounds of layoffs earlier this spring. The company assures that associates at closing locations will be offered