"Over the years, we have made investments and attempts to increase sales, profitability and conditions by better tailoring our product selection and offerings to suit shoppers’ preferences," Kroger said a media statement. "Despite our best efforts, we have not been able to operate at margins that will allow us to remain open."

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Likely the most famous Kroger in Houston, Disco Kroger earned its nickname for the late-night crowds streaming in after bars closed when the store operated 24 hours. It was also affectionately called so because the supermarket was in the heart of Houston's LGBTQ+ neighborhood. Drag queens and people in costumes could be seen on any given day, and the store became a hub during Pride.

Kroger has run a grocery store at that location for 42 years.

There are two other Kroger locations within 3 miles of Disco Kroger; both will stay open. The company added that the closing store's 74 employees will be offered jobs at nearby Kroger stores.