KR · News · 20260806N
Store Count and Expansion
KROGER CO · 2026-08-06 · 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
- Kroger started construction on a $45.7 million Marketplace in Statesboro, Georgia that will be a 99,000-square-foot store expected to open in Fall 2027 and will anchor a 21-acre shopping center. source
- Kroger is planning a new store at the former Winn-Dixie site at 6770 Veterans Parkway in Columbus, Georgia and contractor bids are currently being accepted. source
- The Statesboro $45.7 million Marketplace will include a full-service pharmacy among departments such as floral, bakery, and deli. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| assets | positive | committed | — | Kroger started construction on a $45.7 million Marketplace in Statesboro, Georgia that will be a 99,000-square-foot store expected to open… |
| cash | negative | committed | — | Kroger started construction on a $45.7 million Marketplace in Statesboro, Georgia that will be a 99,000-square-foot store expected to open… |
| revenue | positive | probable | — | Kroger is planning a new store at the former Winn-Dixie site at 6770 Veterans Parkway in Columbus, Georgia and contractor bids are… |
| revenue | positive | committed | — | The Statesboro $45.7 million Marketplace will include a full-service pharmacy among departments such as floral, bakery, and deli. |