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Kroger Announces Layoffs Following Failed Merger

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
2,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.5%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
2,000 OF 414,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The Kroger Co. has announced layoffs affecting approximately 2,000 employees following a failed merger attempt. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring strategy aimed at stabilizing the company after the merger did not materialize. The affected employees are primarily based in Cincinnati, Ohio, where Kroger's headquarters is located. This decision comes amid ongoing challenges in the retail sector, as Kroger seeks to streamline operations and reduce costs. The company has expressed its commitment to supporting those impacted by the layoffs through various transition assistance programs.

The Kroger Co. cut 2,000 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.5% of the 414,000 people The Kroger Co. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 21 layoff events at The Kroger Co. since October 2023, affecting a combined 9,824 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff22 hours ago

The Kroger Co. cut 2,000 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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Consumer Defensive · 414,000 employees
21
EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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