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The Kroger Co. to Lay Off 2,000 Employees

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
2,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.5%
2,000 OF 414,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: United States.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Kroger is preparing to close 60 stores as part of a strategic move revealed in a leaked memo. While specific employee numbers affected by these closures have not been disclosed, the company is expected to implement workforce reductions as part of this initiative. The closures are part of Kroger's ongoing efforts to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. Further details regarding the timeline and specific locations of the store closures have yet to be announced, leaving uncertainty for employees and customers alike.

The Kroger Co. cut 2,000 jobs.

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 StaffStaff21 hours ago

The Kroger Co. has announced planned job cuts affecting 2,000 employees. What are you hearing from inside the company? Any details on which departments or locations? You can post anonymously below.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by The Kroger Co..

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The Kroger Co.KR
Consumer Defensive · 414,000 employees
21
EVENTS TRACKED
17K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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