PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Kroger is announcing the closure of its fulfillment center in Pleasant Prairie. It's one of three centers the company announced will be closing in January. 

The facility in Pleasant Prairie just opened in early 2022, but less than four years after its opening and bringing over 700 jobs, it's set to close. 

Kroger said this is part of a plan to focus on eCommerce, specifically with delivery services. It's expanding partnerships with Instacart, Doordash, and Uber Eats -- promising delivery in as little as half-an-hour. 

These updates will reportedly cause a $2.6 billion hit during the third fiscal quarter but improve eCommerce profitability by $400 million next year. 

We reported on the announcement of the facility back in 2020. The $112 million, 350,000-square-foot fulfillment network facility was supported by a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) economic assistance grant to help Kenosha County make roadway improvements. 

The other two facilities closing are in Maryland and Florida. According to a Layoff Notice, the closing impacts 211 employees at the fulfillment center. Operations will reportedly "wind down" in Jan. 2026 with a permanent closure of the entire location on Feb. 1, 2026. Employees will get continue to get their regular pay and benefits until Feb. 1, according to the notice.

CBS 58 reached out to Kroger for comment on Pleasant Prairie's employees, and if they'll get any other opportunities after closing in January. We have not heard back yet.