Beloved retailer confirms it will permanently close 60 locations in months as fans cry it's the 'only store in town'

A POPULAR retailer has confirmed it will be conducting mass store shutdowns this year as part of efforts to streamline operations.

Consumers nationwide will be affected by closures, leaving some traveling much farther for budget-friendly essentials.

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Ronald Sargent, interim CEO at Kroger, confirmed the move on an earnings call Friday morning.

“To position our company for future success, this morning, we announce plans to close approximately 60 stores over the next 18 months,” Sargent told investors.

“We don’t take these decisions lightly, but this will make the company more efficient and Kroger will offer roles in other stores to all associates currently employed at affected stores.”

Sargent did not detail the exact locations that are shuttering.

The US Sun has contacted Kroger for more information.

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