The announcement comes six months after Kroger's plans to merge with Albertsons collapsed, leading to an ongoing legal battle.

Amid plans to shutter 60 stores, Kroger commits to new openings and employee relocations, navigating challenges after the attempted merger with Albertsons.

Kroger is set to close about 5% of its grocery stores — amounting to approximately 60 locations — over the next year and a half. The closures come a few months after plans collapsed for a merger with rival Albertsons that would have created a massive chain. It resulted in the two companies becoming embroiled in a legal fight.