Kroger posts higher Q2 sales, EPS growth
Kroger reported stronger e-commerce profitability, growth in its retail media business, favorable pharmacy performance, sourcing initiatives, tariff refunds and a lower LIFO inventory charge.
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Kroger names Mark Ibbotson executive vice president and chief store operations officer
Ibbotson brings decades of experience leading large-scale retail operations through periods of significant transformation.
Kroger expands wellness efforts in communities
Throughout September, participating Kroger Family of Stores locations will host wellness-focused events every Friday and Saturday.
Kroger customers can shop for groceries and prescriptions in a single order
Filled and delivered together in a single Instacart-powered order, the service makes shopping even easier
Kroger launches combined prescription and grocery delivery through Instacart
The chain is making it easier for customers to access the products and medications they need in a single transaction.
Kroger names Nate Faust executive vice president and chief eCommerce officer
Faust brings more than two decades of experience building and scaling highly impactful eCommerce businesses.
Kroger hires Emilee De Martino as EVP and chief people officer
De Martino succeeds Tim Massa, who announced he will be retiring September 18.
Kroger to acquire Giant Eagle chain
Giant Eagle operates 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone pharmacies across northern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana.
Kroger tops sales forecasts amid intensifying value battle
“Customers are being more deliberate with their spending and at times, shopping us selectively. We’re getting too many promotional trips and not enough of the full basket,” CEO Greg Foran said.
Kroger launches Pearl Street Academy
New development platform brings together leadership training across entire enterprise, offering growth opportunities for associates.
Prescription demand propels growth at Kroger
Strong year-over-year sales growth that was driven by core pharmacy prescription growth and sale of GLP-1 drugs.
Kroger names first chief data and AI officer
Milen Mahadevan will still continue as president and CEO of 84.51°, Kroger’s data analytics subsidiary, while also overseeing the company’s data and AI platform and customer technology teams.
Kroger pharmacies add Zepbound KwikPen
“Our customers and communities want affordable, effective weight-management treatment options with real affordability,” said Colleen Lindholz, group vice president and president of Kroger Health.
Kroger plans to close 50 Little Clinics
Ron Sargent, who served as Kroger’s interim CEO for just shy of a year, said this move is part of “simplifying the business,” noting that Kroger also sold Vitacost, its online health and wellness subsidiary.
Customer Appreciation Week returns at Kroger with special savings
Starting March 11, clip exclusive Daily Deal Drops in a week-long celebration.
Kroger reports solid Q4 results as e-commerce growth accelerates
“Kroger delivered a strong finish to the year, with improving market share trends and solid sales growth that reflect meaningful progress strengthening the business,” CEO Greg Foran said.