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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.

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Kroger (KR) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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

While the probability of a recession falls with strong economic data points, the chance remains high. Therefore, I believe sufficient allocation to defensive assets can be fruitful for investors.

Kroger's Simple Truth - Defensive During Recessions

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Amazon

With Kroger and Albertsons' merger expected to result in the closure of hundreds of locations, to meet antitrust requirements, there may be an opportunity for others looking to grow their presence to seize on these left-behind sites.

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Apple

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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U.S. retail sales fell as inflation-wary shoppers curtailed their spending. Nonetheless, retail stocks such as Kroger (KR), Urban Outfitters (URBN), Ulta Beauty (ULTA) and Sprouts Farmers (SFM) are worth investing.

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This Warren Buffett stock could offer investors protection against inflation.

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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

Truist Financial

Bank earnings season has arrived, and there's a lot more questions than usual.

Bank earnings season is here. This popular value fund just bought Kroger and a regional lender.

Kroger (KR) is investing significantly to enhance product freshness and quality and expand digital capabilities.

Kroger's (KR) Operational Efforts Help Stay Ahead of the Curve

The proposed merger between U.S. grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons faces challenges on two fronts: a skeptical and increasingly interventionist Federal Trade Commission and a deteriorating consumer macro backdrop that has slowed spending growth at Albertsons stores. On Tuesday, Albertsons announced its results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022, which ended on Feb. 25.

Waiting for Kroger merger approval, Albertsons sees challenges ahead

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Alkaline88® Earns Nationwide Distribution in Kroger

Cisco Systems

Interactive Brokers

With CPI looming, investors may want to visit low-beta stocks as a shield against volatility. As we all know by now, CPI days have become quite a market-moving event.

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CINCINNATI, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, today shared its favorite ideas for taking meals outdoors and dished on springtime savings from fuel points to digital deals.

Kroger is Fresh for Springtime

Paramount Global

Williams-Sonoma

This Buffett stock pays a high-yielding dividend and trades at a dirt-cheap valuation. A sleeping giant in the online grocery business has impressive sales growth and pays a 2% dividend yield.

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The strategic move creates a solution for local, small-and medium-sized businesses that are tired of being priced out of the healthcare system and provides access to affordable healthcare plans SALT LAKE CITY , April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Redirect Health, a platform that creates and manages healthcare solutions and products that meaningfully improve access and affordability for businesses and employees, today announced its collaboration with Kroger/Smith's, a leading national grocer and pharmacy chain that provides convenient and affordable pharmacy services across the state and includes a direct contract with the local health system and hospitals. A kick-off event for local brokers and business owners will be held on Tuesday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m.

Redirect Health and Kroger to Co-Host Collaborative Healthcare Event in Salt Lake City

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Customers invited to create a zero-compromise menu CINCINNATI , April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, today shared a zero-compromise fresh Easter menu to serve a family of ten--complete with every bunny's favorite candies—for less than $7.50 per person. "At Kroger, we offer lower prices and more choices every day," said Stuart Aitken, senior vice president and chief merchant & marketing officer.

Kroger Serves a Hoppy Easter for less than $7.50 per person

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Haemonetics

Novo Nordisk

It is imperative to build a portfolio of low-beta stocks to sail through a choppy market. Haemonetics (HAE), The Kroger Co. (KR), JOYY (YY) and Novo Nordisk (NVO) are poised to gain.

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The Kroger company's core business remains strong, the grocery chain continues to take market share as consumers continue to look for discounts. Kroger's merger with Albertsons should gain regulatory approval early next year, and the deal should provide synergies that will help Kroger in multiple ways.

Kroger: A Buy, Growth At A Discount

The Kroger Co. continues to do fine, as uncertainty on the Albertsons deal remains high. In either case, I think that Kroger should come out ahead in the long term.

The Kroger Co.: Still Attractive, Still Uncertain

Grocer gives back and invites  customers to join efforts to protect wildlife CINCINNATI , April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, today announced it is celebrating Earth Day the entire month of April with its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation making contributions to World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Arbor Day Foundation. "At Kroger, we support healthy, thriving communities during Earth Month and every day through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste impact plan," said Keith Dailey, Kroger's group vice president of corporate affairs and chief sustainability officer.

Kroger Celebrates Earth Month

In this writing, we will be taking a brief look at Kroger's profitability and efficiency. Our analysis will centre around the net profit margin, the asset turnover, and the equity multiplier.

Kroger: Reasons For Maintaining Our Buy Rating

This week in grocery, Kroger, Natural Grocers and Giant Eagle all step up personalization efforts. In a ShopTalk 2023 discussion, Yael Cosset, Kroger's chief information officer and senior vice president, spoke to the company's data efforts, per an announcement Wednesday (March 29).

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