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Store Count and Expansion

KROGER CO · 2026-08-07 · Importance 34 · Surprise 42

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 appears to be planning a return to Columbus, Georgia with project plans for a new store at 6770 Veterans Pkwy; contractor bids are being accepted despite a prior Kroger statement saying no immediate plans for expansion in the area. source