Kroger to Close Two Houston-Area Stores in April

Grocery chain cites efficiency push as reason for shuttering Heights and Spring locations

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Kroger has announced plans to close two of its Houston-area stores in April 2026, including the location at 239 W. 20th Street in the Heights neighborhood. The company says the closures are part of a broader efficiency initiative, and that affected employees will be offered transfers to other stores.

Why it matters

The closure of the Heights Kroger will impact the weekly grocery shopping routines of many local residents, who will need to find alternative options in the area. This move also reflects broader shifts in the grocery industry as companies look to optimize their store footprints.

The details

The Kroger stores slated for closure are located in the Heights and in Spring. Both locations will shut down on April 10, 2026. Kroger says the decision is part of a company-wide push to improve operational efficiency. The grocery chain also closed two other Houston-area stores last fall.

  • Kroger plans to close the Heights and Spring stores on April 10, 2026.
  • The company previously shuttered two other Houston-area Kroger locations in the fall of 2025.

The players

Kroger

A major American supermarket chain that operates over 2,700 stores across the United States.

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The takeaway

The closure of the Heights Kroger highlights the ongoing evolution of the grocery industry, as companies like Kroger seek to optimize their store footprints and respond to changing consumer shopping habits. For local residents, this change will require finding new options for their weekly grocery needs.