Gassaway Kroger One of 60 Stores to Close Nationwide, Union Says

Kingsport Kroger to close this year, local union says

Amid Kroger’s recent announcement to close 60 stores nationwide, concerns loom for the future of the grocery store locally.

Gassaway Kroger one of 60 stores to close nationwide, union says

The Gassaway Kroger, which survived being closed in 2022, is one of the 60 stores on the list for closure by the food store chain.

Gassaway Kroger one of 60 stores to close nationwide

Editor's Note: This story has been updated with a statement from former US Senator Joe Manchin. BRAXTON COUNTY, WV (WOWK) -- The Gassaway Kroger, which survived being closed in 2022, is one of the 60 stores on the list for closure by the food store chain. In 2022, then-US Senator Joe Manchin personally appealed to the Kroger corporate leadership and got them to keep the Gassaway store open. Now, the store is set for closure again as the company …

Kroger plans to close 60 stores over 18 months, including in Kingsport & Abingdon

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Kroger plans to close about 60 stores over the next year and a half, according to the company's first quarter earnings report. According to a spokesperson with the United Food & Commercial Workers Local 400 Union, the following two local stores will close on September 19: Kroger #255 (466 South Cummings Street, Abingdon, VA 24210) Kroger #328 (1664 East Stone Drive, Kingsport, TN 37660) A company spokesperson told Nexst…

Kroger to close 60 stores, including Gassaway location, over next 18 months

Kroger plans to close 60 stores nationwide, including Braxton County location.

Kroger stores in Kingsport and Abingdon to close, union says

Kroger will close its stores in Kingsport and Abingdon, according to a union that represents employees who work at both stores.