Which Kroger stores are being sold in Albertsons merger? What to know in Tennessee

Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean

Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies have released the long list of stores the companies plan to sell, should a multi-billion dollar merger between the two grocery chains be approved by regulators.

The list includes nearly 600 stores in various states, along with six distribution centers and one plant. The companies plan to sell the stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers, a New Hampshire based company.

In a news release, Kroger Co. said that the proposed merger will create "meaningful and measurable benefits" for consumers, store associates, and communities that both Kroger and Albertsons serve. The merger plans to expand access to fresh, affordable food and establish a more compelling alternative to large, non-union retailers.

The merger was previously announced in October 2022 but the Federal Trade Commission sued to stop it in February, reported USA TODAY. Here's what else to know.

Will the Kroger, Albertsons merger cause stores to close? Will there be layoffs?

Kroger maintains that no stores, distribution centers or manufacturing facilities will close as a result of the merger. The company stated that customers will actually benefit from lower prices and more choices following the close of the merger.

"Importantly, the updated divestiture plan continues to ensure no stores will close as a result of the merger and that all frontline associates will remain employed, all existing collective bargaining agreements will continue, and associates will continue to receive industry-leading health care and pension benefits alongside bargained-for wages," said Kroger Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen in a news release.

"Our proposed merger with Albertsons will bring lower prices and more choices to more customers and secure the long-term future of unionized grocery jobs," he added.

In a news release, Kroger committed to investing $500 million to begin lowering prices on day one post-close, and an additional $1.3 billion to improve Albertsons stores.

Will any stores in Tennessee be included in the Kroger, Albertsons merger?

No, stores in Tennessee stores will not be included in the Kroger and Albertsons merger. Virginia, Tennessee's neighbor to the North, however, is included. Three Harris Teeter stores will be included in the merger.

What stores will be sold in the Kroger, Albertsons merger?

The mega-merger between Kroger and Albertsons involves 579 stores, six distribution centers and one plant, across 19 states and Washington D.C. They include:

  • Washington: 124 Albertsons Cos. and Kroger stores

  • California: 63 Albertsons Cos. stores

  • Colorado: 91 Albertsons Cos. stores

  • Oregon: 62 Albertsons Cos. and Kroger stores

  • Texas/Louisianna: 30 Albertsons Cos. stores

  • Arizona: 101 Albertsons Cos. stores

  • Nevada: 16 Albertsons Cos. stores

  • Illinois: 35 Albertsons Cos. and Kroger stores

  • Arkansas: 18 Albertsons Cos. stores

  • Idaho: 10 Albertsons Cos. stores

  • New Mexico: 9 Albertsons Cos. stores

  • Montana/Utah/Wyoming: 11 Albertsons Cos. stores

  • Washington D.C./Maryland/Virginia/Delaware: 9 Harris Teeter stores

According to Kroger, the above stores, regardless of banner, will be sold by Kroger to C&S Wholesale Grocers following the closing of the merger with Albertsons. Kroger operates grocery retail stores under the following banners:

  • Supermarkets – Kroger, Ralphs, Dillons, Smith’s, King Soopers, Fry’s, QFC, City Market, Owen’s, Jay C, Pay Less, Baker’s, Gerbes, Harris Teeter, Pick ‘n Save, Metro Market, Mariano’s

  • Multi-department stores – Fred Meyer, Dillons Marketplace, Fry’s Marketplace, King Soopers Marketplace, Kroger Marketplace, Smith’s Marketplace

  • Price-impact warehouse stores – Food 4 Less, Foods Co

How many Kroger stores are there in Tennessee?

There are 115 Kroger stores across 55 cities in Tennessee. Stores may be searched by city using the Kroger Store Locator tool online.

Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for The Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@gannett.com or follow her on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, at @_leyvadiana

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