The Kaleidoscope Center was demolished over a year ago after the property was purchased by Phillips 66. With the developments such as the tower next door, it’s likely the price of the lease plus limited floor space really does have this Kroger stuck at a chokepoint. This expansion helped Kroger stay current but was essentially the final update this store received save for some cosmetic remodels which exposed some great Disco Kroger remnants. It seems that the original property owner never sold the land to Kroger but rather leased it to them. Kroger expanded this store in the 1980s after demolishing the final house on the block. With the lack of affordable grocery stores in the area you may wonder why Kroger is unable to make a profit. It seems likely that most Kroger shoppers will shift to H-E-B. Now only H-E-B directly serves the Montrose area. The closure of this Kroger leaves Montrose with one less grocery option. So long Kroger, it’s been nice, hope you find your paradise! Kroger’s official statement for closing the store indicated that it was losing money and had been for some time. With the next oldest store being the demolished Fiesta that was closed in 2012, followed by the nearby Midtown Fiesta which shutdown last year. However, it is one of the longer lasting stores in the area. That title goes to the first Houston Minimax. When Disco Kroger opened in Montrose, they were far from the first supermarket in the Montrose area. Based on supply levels when I visited it seems possible that the store may not make it all the way to the 7 th. Shelves were still being stocked with what seemed to be overstock from nearby stores, but supplies were dwindling. I visited December 30 th and the pharmacy along with most full-service departments had already been shut down. Unfortunately, the Kroger at 3030 Montrose Boulevard, more affectionately known as Disco Kroger, is set to close tomorrow January 7 th. This month we’re taking a look at a few different developments throughout the city. Happy New Year loyal reader, and welcome to another edition of retail news.
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