In a move that will impact multiple communities across Oklahoma and Georgia, Homeland Acquisition Corp. Inc. has announced the closure of five grocery stores due to financial underperformance and limited long-term growth potential. Four of the affected stores are located in Oklahoma, while the fifth is a Piggly Wiggly in Georgia.
Store Closures Announced
According to a statement confirmed by Homeland to The Oklahoman, the company will shut down the following Oklahoma locations:
- Homeland – 505 S Chickasaw St, Pauls Valley, OK 73075
- Homeland – 1629 S Main St, Jay, OK 74346
- United Supermarkets – 1215 S Main St, Kingfisher, OK 73750
- Discount Foods – 2405 N 14th St, Ponca City, OK 74601
Additionally, a Piggly Wiggly at 123 N Main St, Gordon, GA 31031 will also close, as confirmed on the store’s official Facebook page.
All five stores are scheduled to shut their doors permanently on August 16.
Company Statement on Closures
Christin King, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Homeland, explained to The Oklahoman that the closures are part of a strategic realignment to allocate resources toward more promising markets.
“By closing these stores, we can focus on the greatest opportunities that strengthen other communities, grow communities, and strengthen our organization by focusing resources in those areas,” said King.
Homeland Acquisition Corp. Inc. operates a portfolio of 80 stores across the Southern U.S., under various banners including Homeland, United Supermarkets, Discount Foods, Food World, CashSaver, and Piggly Wiggly.
Impact on Jobs and Communities
Local ABC affiliate KOCO 5 reported that as many as 85 employees in Oklahoma may lose their jobs as a result of the store closures. The economic and logistical impact on the affected towns could be significant, especially in smaller communities where these stores serve as key grocery access points.
In many rural or semi-rural areas, the loss of a local grocery store means fewer fresh food options, longer travel times for basic goods, and disruption to daily life, particularly for seniors and low-income families.
What Shoppers Need to Know
Customers in the affected areas are advised to complete their shopping before August 16. While no official information has been released about store liquidation sales or employee transition support, updates may be posted on individual store Facebook pages or local news outlets in the coming days.
What’s Next?
Homeland has not disclosed whether additional store closures may follow, but the company emphasized its intent to “strengthen the organization” by focusing on stores with stronger financial viability. The grocery retail sector continues to face mounting challenges — from rising operational costs and wage pressures to increasing competition from national chains and online delivery platforms.
Takeaways
- Five grocery stores — four in Oklahoma, one in Georgia — will close permanently on August 16.
- Homeland cites poor financial performance and limited future growth as the reasons.
- The closures may result in 85 job losses in Oklahoma alone.
- Shoppers and employees in affected areas are encouraged to follow local updates for further information.
As the closures approach, many residents and local leaders are left questioning how their communities will adapt and whether other retailers will step in to fill the void.
