A workers’ strike at King Soopers, initiated on January 31, 2025, continues to impact stores across the Denver metro area, leading to altered hours of operation and staffing shortages. Union employees of King Soopers, a major grocery chain owned by Kroger, are protesting for better wages and working conditions, with around 8,000 workers participating in this action. The strike has forced many King Soopers locations to cut back on hours, opening only from 9 AM to 9 PM, and many store shelves are reported to be bare. ‘This will not be a short strike,’ said Kim Cordova, the union president. The strike’s implications extend beyond the stores themselves, as the Girl Scouts of Colorado have found themselves needing to find new cookie sales locations due to the closure of King Soopers stores. ‘We can’t rely on King Soopers anymore for our cookie sales, and we are actively searching for new options,’ stated a spokesperson for the Girl Scouts. Customers have expressed frustration, with some planning to shop at nearby Safeway and Walmart instead. There are reports of numerous stores running out of key items, highlighting the strike’s impact on local grocery supply.
King Soopers Strike Affects Operations and Local Events in Metro Denver
