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Kroger faces court fight amid questions over Smith’s Food and Drug store closures in 2026

Smith’s Food and Drug may close stores in 2026 as Kroger deals with a legal battle with Albertsons over a failed merger.

Oct 28, 2026, 3:02 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (Small Business Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
Photo: Original author: Tim Morgan / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Smith’s Food and Drug may close stores in 2026, according to Inc.

This development occurs as Kroger, the parent company of Smith’s Food and Drug, is engaged in a court dispute with Albertsons concerning a failed merger attempt.

The situation reflects challenges within the retail sector that Kroger is currently navigating.

The outcome of the court fight could have implications for the retail grocery market moving forward.

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  1. Inc.: Is Smith’s Food and Drug Closing Stores in 2026? Kroger’s Decision Exposes a Bigger Retail Problem
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