Massive grocery chain closes more supermarkets, lays off 100s

Major supermarket chains, which have been battling big-box retailers, such as Walmart and Target, for the nation's grocery business, are closing underperforming stores, as well as fulfillment centers and warehouses that they no longer need. The Kroger Co. said it will close three store locations in California in March and lay off 171 workers, according to WARN notices filed with the California Employment Development Department. Kroger in November 2025 also closed nine fulfillment centers across the count ...