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Kroger

The Kroger Co. engages in the operation of supermarkets and multi-department stores. Its brands include Big K, Check This Out?, Heritage Farm, Simple Truth, and Simple Truth Organic. The company was founded by Barney Kroger in 1883 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

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Kroger reports strong Q1 performance and progresses with Albertsons merger

Kroger's Q1 2023 earnings call highlighted strong sales growth, increased digital sales, and strategic priorities focused on fresh and personalized experiences. The pending merger with Albertsons Companies is progressing, with no anticipated layoffs or store closures. Challenges related to inflation and shrink were acknowledged, but opportunities for continued customer engagement and a normalized promotional environment were also identified.

Kroger reports strong Q2 earnings amidst economic challenges and opportunities

Kroger's Q2 performance reflects resilience amid economic challenges, with a focus on enhancing customer value and managing costs. The company faces challenges from inflation and regulatory concerns but sees opportunities in driving sales and promotional activity.

Kroger reports strong Q3 performance and positions for Albertsons merger

Kroger's Q3 performance showcased strength in digital business and alternative profit growth. While facing challenges in volume trends and shrink, the company is well-positioned for its proposed merger with Albertsons. Anticipated opportunities in 2024 include positive impacts from cycling certain market impacts and growth from the diverse ecosystem.

Kroger reports robust 2022 earnings, eyes growth through digital investments

Kroger's 2022 performance showcased financial strength and customer loyalty growth, despite challenges from inflation and market uncertainties. The company's strategic focus on fresh, brands, personalization, and seamless customer experiences positions it well for continued success in 2023.

Kroger reports solid Q1 growth, Our Brands drive profitability

Kroger's Q1 2024 performance saw growth in identical and digital sales, with a focus on value creation and customer experience.
Strengths lie in strategic priorities, strong financials, and effective utilization of online platforms for personalized value.
Challenges include inflation impacts, shrink issues, and concerns over promotional activities and market share dynamics.
Opportunities exist in leveraging Our Brands, personalized pricing, and adapting to a supply-driven promotional backdrop for future growth.

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The Kroger Co. engages in the operation of supermarkets, multi-department stores and fulfillment centers. Its brands include Big K, Smart Way, Heritage Farm, Simple Truth, and Simple Truth Organic. The company was founded by Barney Kroger in 1883 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Prospective associates invited to explore roles in retail, e-commerce, healthcare and more CINCINNATI , May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today announced it is seeking to hire associates for salaried and hourly roles, across all geographies, searching for talent in retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, supply chain, merchandising, logistics, corporate, pharmacy, healthcare and more. "Across our Family of Companies, we respect and value all of our associates and have opportunities for everyone to feed their future and discover a career.

Kroger Hiring Associates Nationwide

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Kroger will pay $68 million to resolve a lawsuit in West Virginia alleging the company contributed to the oversupply of opioids in the state and failed to maintain effective controls.

Kroger will pay $68 million in West Virginia opioid settlement

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In an effort to embed its offerings more deeply in consumers' day-to-day routines, The Kroger Co.is expanding its digital presence beyond grocery.

Kroger Teams with Uber Eats in Bid for Greater Share of Food Spend

CINCINNATI , May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today announced the launch of floral and sushi delivery on Uber Eats marketplace from Kroger's Family of Stores across the country. Customers can conveniently order premium Bloom Haus floral bouquets starting today and their favorite sushi on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

Kroger Expands On-Demand Floral and Sushi Delivery to Uber Eats Across Family of Companies

Plans to merge two of the biggest U.S. supermarket chains could blunt grocery-store workers' bargaining power and lower their wages, according to a new analysis from the left-leaning Economic Policy Institute.

Kroger-Albertsons merger could cost grocery-store workers millions in lost wages, report says

The New "Family Menu" Provides Approachable, Delicious Recipes Everyone Can Enjoy CHICAGO , May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Home Chef, the leading meal solutions brand available online and in stores, is launching its new Family Menu , a one-of-a-kind meal kit plan designed specifically for families. The new family-friendly service provides a stress-free cooking routine with convenient, easy-to-make recipes and approachable flavors that everyone at the table will enjoy.

Home Chef Launches Convenient Meal Kit Plan Made Just for Families

Kroger, the largest grocery chain in the United States, is ditching its long-running weekly newspaper ad circulars announcing the latest grocery specials.

Kroger will end its weekly grocery specials in newspapers

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As Kroger and Albertsons' pending merger faces criticism, the grocers are courting price-sensitive shoppers' favor. In a co-authored op-ed in The Cincinnati Enquirer, Kroger Company CEO Rodney McMullen and Albertsons Companies CEO Vivek Sankaran pushed back against opposition to the proposed merger.

Kroger and Albertsons Court Public Support for Merger by Leveraging Inflation Anxieties

Divestitures likely to be imposed by the FTC should upend the investment economics promised at the start of the merger. Workers have expressed concern and rightfully so. While the combined entity promises higher wages, employees cite reduced hours. A recent survey shows a majority are struggling to make ends meet.

Albertsons/Kroger Merger Won't Likely Be Consummated, Indicators Suggest

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Recycling program reaches milestone and Simple Truth®, America's #1 natural and organic brand, adds upcycled ingredient bread to product lineup CINCINNATI , April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced its innovative recycling program has hit a major milestone, recycling more than one million pieces of Our Brands flexible plastic product packaging. The company shared it is offering customers more items with upcycled ingredients with the addition of two new Simple Truth® products to advance sustainability.

Kroger Recycles and Upcycles its Way to Less Waste

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The Kroger Co. (KR) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

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Kroger-Albertsons Merger Presents Brick-and-Mortar Grocery Opportunity for Amazon

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After nearly a decade of holding out, Kroger is beginning to accept Apple Pay. In the past week, multiple reports of Apple Pay appearing in the grocery giant's stores have circulated from social media (including Reddit and Twitter), and now the company is confirming the reports.

Kroger Begins Taking Apple Pay as Shoppers Demand Easier Payments

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CINCINNATI, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kroger Health, the healthcare business of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), and EVERFI from Blackbaud, the leading social-impact education innovator, today released updated program results stemming from the companies' joint Prescription Drug Safety education curriculum for high school students. The collaboration is celebrating its fifth anniversary and has grown to include 14 geographies across the U.S., reaching more than 100,000 students in 1,300 schools.

Kroger Health and EVERFI Educate More Than 100,000 High School Students Through their Digital Prescription Safety Curriculum

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