Walton, Kentucky-based Zenith Logistics, as a third-party specialized warehouse and distribution operator for Kroger, has announced the closure of its warehouse and distribution center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The closure will impact 225 employees.
According to a company statement, "A customer is transitioning its work to a different provider approximately 20 miles away." As of late 2025, Kroger is shifting its Ohio logistics strategy from relying solely on automated customer fulfillment centers to a hybrid model, closing some automated hubs while partnering more heavily with third-party providers.
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