To the liberals who claim shoplifting is a victimless crime you should know that 9,000 jobs have been lost and the people in the communities you claim to care so much about no longer have a place to shop. pic.twitter.com/UtMSveQp5W
— Paul Manicone (@JustRightPD) November 4, 2025
America’s largest supermarket chain, Kroger, is undertaking one of its most significant transformations in years. In June 2025, the company announced plans to close roughly 60 stores—around 2% of its national footprint—and lay off nearly 1,000 corporate employees over the next 18 months. Combined with hourly staff affected by store closures, the restructuring will eliminate about 9,000 jobs nationwide.
These moves come as the retail sector faces soaring theft and crime, with losses hitting $112.1 billion in 2022. The closures highlight both Kroger’s operational challenges and the broader pressures reshaping the grocery landscape. Here’s what’s happening…