Two Albertsons Stores to Close in North Texas

The closures will affect 138 employees at locations in Euless and Fort Worth.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:21pm

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Albertsons Companies has announced the closure of two Albertsons grocery stores in North Texas by the end of April 2026. The affected locations are in Euless, with 82 employees, and north Fort Worth, with 56 employees. This comes after the Federal Trade Commission blocked the proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger in 2024 to protect consumers from potential monopolistic effects.

Why it matters

The closure of these Albertsons stores in North Texas reflects the ongoing changes and consolidation in the grocery industry, as major chains navigate competitive pressures and regulatory oversight. It also highlights the impact on local communities and employees when stores shut down.

The details

According to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filings, Albertsons has alerted all 138 affected employees about the store closures. The Euless location at 1155 N. Main Street and the north Fort Worth location at 6700 W. Freeway are both slated to close on or before April 25, 2026. While the Fort Worth neighborhood will still have an Aldi and a Tom Thumb nearby, the closures represent a loss of grocery options for local residents.

  • Albertsons filed WARN notices with the Texas Workforce Commission earlier this month.
  • The Euless and Fort Worth Albertsons stores are both scheduled to close on or before April 25, 2026.

The players

Albertsons Companies

A major grocery retailer operating over 2,000 stores across the United States under various brand names, including Albertsons, Tom Thumb, Safeway, and Market Street.

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

The U.S. government agency responsible for protecting consumers and promoting competition, which blocked the proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger in 2024.

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The takeaway

The closure of these Albertsons stores in North Texas highlights the ongoing challenges and consolidation in the grocery industry, as major chains navigate competitive pressures and regulatory oversight. While the impact on local communities and employees is significant, the situation also underscores the need for continued oversight and consumer protection in the grocery market.