Kroger to cut 3,000 jobs in major shift. What that means for shoppers
Kroger to cut 3,000 jobs in major shift. What that means for shoppers
Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier JournalTue, October 13, 2026 at 5:26 PM UTC
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Kroger plans to cut 3,000 corporate jobs over the next three years to lower prices and reinvest in store staff.
Grocery store giant Kroger is planning to cut thousands over jobs over the coming years.
The company, which has about 100 stores across Kentucky, plans to slash 3,000 corporate jobs over the next three years, according to an internal memo by CEO Greg Foran obtained by The Cincinnati Enquirer, part of USA Today Co.
The multi-state grocery chain headquartered in Cincinnati plans to eliminate more than a third of its roughly 8,200 corporate staff, according to The Enquirer.
"Our business is becoming leaner, more focused and more competitive," CEO Greg Foran wrote in the Oct. 12 memo to employees. "This transformation will also result in fewer roles across the company, which means we will reduce our corporate workforce across many functions."
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Here's what to know about the job cuts coming to Kroger:
Is my Kroger closing?
The memo reviewed by The Enquirer specified these cuts will come to corporate jobs rather than store level positions. It did not immediately reveal plans for store closures.
Where is Kroger planning its job cuts?
Cuts are expected to impact Kroger's hometown of Cincinnati the most, according to the memo.
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Additionally company hubs in Charlotte, North Carolina and Portland, Oregon are expected to be impacted by the corporate job cuts.
Has Kroger had recent job cuts?
In 2025, Kroger cut more than 1,000 corporate jobs as it searched for a new CEO.
Additionally, in 2025 the shopping giant cut 50 stores and closed three of its robotic warehouse facilities across the U.S.
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Why does Kroger say it is cutting jobs?
Foran, the new Kroger CEO who assumed the role in February 2026, has said the company will cut costs to lower prices for shoppers.
Additionally, according to The Enquirer, Foran pledged to reinvest the savings back into Kroger’s "frontline associates."
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Reporter Alexander Coolidge contributed to this report. Contact Business Reporter Olivia Evans at oevans@usatodayco.com or at 502-582-4144.
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