Yet another retailer is closing stores in Atlanta, Georgia. Popular grocery store Kroger is set to close several locations in Georgia’s largest city.
The closures, scheduled between July and October 2025, reflect Kroger’s strategic consolidation amid economic uncertainty and a focus on more profitable stores. Affected employees will be offered transfers to nearby Kroger locations, the company has said.
List of Kroger Locations Closing in Atlanta
| Location | Address | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 2452 Morosgo Way | July 19, 2025 |
| Alpharetta | 11877 Douglas Road | August 16, 2025 |
| Brookhaven | 3855 Buford Highway | October 18, 2025 |
| Decatur | 3479 Memorial Drive | September 13, 2025 |
Why Are Atlanta Kroger Locations Closing?
Several Atlanta Kroger locations are closing as part of the company’s plan to shutter 60 underperforming stores nationwide over the next 18 months. The specific reasons for these closures include:
Declining Sales and Profitability
Kroger cited declining sales and negative profit over extended periods as key factors. First-quarter 2025 sales dropped slightly to $45.1 billion from $45.3 billion the previous year, reflecting broader challenges like changing consumer habits, inflation, and competition from discount chains and online retailers.
Underperforming Locations
The four metro Atlanta stores—in Alpharetta (11877 Douglas Road), Atlanta (2452 Morosgo Way), Brookhaven (3855 Buford Highway), and Decatur (3479 Memorial Drive)—were identified as underperforming. For instance, the Brookhaven store is small by modern standards, limiting its ability to offer high-margin items, while the Decatur store, despite offering fuel, is outdated.
Operational Efficiency
Kroger aims to streamline operations and ensure long-term business health by closing unprofitable stores. The company expects a “modest financial benefit” from these closures, with savings reinvested into customer experience initiatives at remaining locations.
Market Competition
In Atlanta, Kroger faces stiff competition, particularly from Publix, which has a growing presence. Data from 2024 shows Kroger’s market share in Atlanta dropped to 21.3% compared to Publix’s 20.5%, with Publix operating more stores (159 vs. Kroger’s 124). New Publix locations in areas like Buckhead and Brookhaven may have impacted Kroger’s performance.
Final Word
Kroger has faced some local challenges around Atlanta for sure. Some have mentioned issues like theft and undesirable customer experiences at specific locations, such as the Morosgo Way store, which may have driven away business. However, these are anecdotal and not officially confirmed by Kroger as primary reasons.
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