Overview
- Albertsons will shutter stores in Euless and Fort Worth and eliminate 138 roles, according to WARN notices, which are formal layoff filings states require from large employers.
- The company said it will try to place affected workers at other locations, noting that continued employment opportunities are available within its network.
- The Texas exits follow a broader retrenchment that included 20 closures in 2025 and recent shutdowns under Safeway and Vons banners in Washington, D.C., and California.
- Even as it trims its footprint, Albertsons reported a 21% jump in digital sales and growth in loyalty members to 49.8 million, tied to investments in DriveUp & Go, home delivery, automation, and AI.
- Pressure from larger rivals has intensified since a proposed $24.6 billion merger with Kroger fell through in 2024, pushing Albertsons to cut underperforming sites and reinvest in stronger markets.