KR · News · 20260804N
Store Count and Expansion
KROGER CO · 2026-08-04 · Importance 34 · Surprise 42 · In source text
Kroger has started construction on a 99,000-square-foot Marketplace in Statesboro, Georgia, with a planned fall 2027 opening. The $45.7 million store will anchor a 21-acre shopping center and include floral, bakery, deli, and full-service pharmacy departments. Kroger is also planning a location at the former Winn-Dixie site in Columbus, Georgia, indicating selective expansion in markets where competitors have exited.
Key facts
- A new Kroger Marketplace location off KY 54 is preparing to open this fall in Owensboro, Kentucky. source
- Kroger's Atlanta Division completed a $1.5 million renovation at its New Holland Market store in Gainesville, Georgia. source
- Kroger's Delta Division completed a $2 million renovation of its Oxford, Mississippi store. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| revenue | positive | committed | — | A new Kroger Marketplace location off KY 54 is preparing to open this fall in Owensboro, Kentucky. |