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Sunday, November 23, 2025

Kroger Trimming Corporate Workforce, Shuttering Dozens of Stores - Samfiru Tumarkin LLP

What’s Happening?

Despite efforts to avoid a workforce reduction, Kroger is eliminating nearly 1,000 corporate roles.

“These decisions are never easy, but we know thoughtful, yet difficult, choices are necessary to set our organization up for continued success,” Ron Sargent, the grocer’s interim CEO, told the Daily Mail.

The bombshell update comes after Kroger recently unveiled plans to close more than 60 underperforming stores by the end of 2026.

Impact on Canadian Staff

It remains unclear if any corporate employees in Canada are affected by the job cuts.

According to LinkedIn, Kroger currently has more than 100 workers in the country.

Next Steps for Kroger Employees

If you’re fired or let go from Kroger, understanding your legal rights is crucial.

Non-unionized employees in Canada are entitled to severance pay. This includes individuals working full-time, part-time, or hourly in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia (BC).

The amount you’re owed is based on a variety of factors, including your role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.

WATCH: Everything Non-Unionized Employees Need to Know About Severance Pay

Key Severance Facts:

  • Compensation: Severance packages, which can be as much as 24 months’ pay, may include salary, bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation. Use our firm’s free Severance Pay Calculator to better understand your entitlements.
  • Deadlines: You generally have up to 2 years from the date of your termination to review and...


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