GROVELAND, Fla. — Groveland city leaders are preparing to fight for taxpayers’ money after Kroger announced the closure of its fulfillment center this week.
The facility, which had been operational for three years, created 1,400 jobs and was shut down due to unmet financial expectations, according to Kroger.
Groveland’s mayor stated he is working with attorneys to address the situation, as the city had waived hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees in exchange for targets that were supposed to be met over a 10-year span.
City leaders acknowledge that Kroger had met its targets until now, raising concerns about the sudden closure and its impact on the community.
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