Albertsons is closing stores: See a list of doomed locations for 2026 as the grocery giant evaluates its footprint

Shoppers in local communities across several states may discover that they have fewer supermarkets to choose from this year. Grocery giant Albertsons Companies has continued to close stores in recent months as reevaluates its store footprint in the wake of a failed merger with The Kroger Company.  So far in 2026, at least a dozen locations have closed or have been marked for closure, according to an analysis of local media reports, online review platforms, and Albertsons’ own store lo...