Albertsons has closed roughly 20 stores in 2025 , and recent reporting says it added at least a dozen more closures in 2026 so far, which puts the total at around 30-plus stores since 2023 depending on whether you count planned closures and banner-specific shutdowns like Safeway and Vons locations.

What’s clear

  • A 2026 report says Albertsons closed about 20 stores in 2025.
  • Another 2026 report says the company has at least a dozen locations closed or slated for closure in 2026.
  • That means a conservative current tally since 2023 is roughly 30 to 35 stores.

Why the number is fuzzy

Albertsons operates multiple banners, and some reports count only confirmed permanent closures while others include locations announced for closure or shuttered under Safeway, Vons, and other names. The company has also had store divestitures tied to the Kroger merger process, which are not always the same thing as a traditional closure.

Practical takeaway

If you need a single headline number, “about 30-plus stores since 2023” is the safest public-facing answer based on recent reporting. If you want, I can turn this into a year-by-year breakdown with the known closures listed.