Kroger, the largest U.S. supermarket chain, plans to close around 60 stores in the next 18 months to improve efficiency. The company announced the plan during a recent earnings call, stating that impacted employees will be offered jobs at other locations. Kroger also intends to open at least 30 new stores this year and focus on high-growth areas next year. The decision to close stores comes after a failed merger with Albertsons and amid labor unrest over issues like understaffing.
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