Kroger on Montrose to close after more than 17 years

The Kroger store in the heart of Montrose — known by some as “Disco Kroger” — will close in mid-January 2021.

The store, at 3300 Montrose Blvd., has been open for more than 17 years, according to a statement from Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR). The company said the decision to close the store “was very difficult and was only made as a last resort.”

“With our commitment to remain a strong company, employer and brand in Houston, we assess each of our stores’ performance annually to…