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The Kroger Co. (Kroger)

American supermarket chain and retail pharmacy operator

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Headquarters: Cincinnati, United States
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 150,000+
Industry: Food Retail & Distribution

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Latest news about The Kroger Co. (Kroger)

In short: Kroger expanded its market presence with a $1.65 billion acquisition of Giant Eagle and faced significant legal settlements over emissions.

Company announcements

July 1 Kroger

Kroger announces agreement to acquire Giant Eagle

The $1.65 billion deal includes cash and assumed liabilities, expected to close in 2027.

June 18 Kroger

Kroger reports first quarter 2026 financial results

Identical sales without fuel increased 1%, and adjusted EPS rose to $1.58.

May 26 Kroger

Kroger announces retirement of Tim Massa

Massa will retire on September 18 after 16 years at Kroger and over three decades in HR.

May 22 Kroger

Kroger Senior Vice President Valerie Jabbar retires after 38 years

She began as a clerk and rose through leadership roles, impacting associates across the company.

Media coverage

July 29 USA Today

Kroger promised cage-free eggs by 2025. It quietly changed the plan

The grocery chain promised 100% cage-free eggs by 2025 but later revised its goal to 70% by 2030, drawing criticism from animal welfare groups.

July 28 The Business Journals

Kroger poised to rise in national grocery market share rankings after Giant Eagle deal

Kroger Co. is poised to climb in the national grocery market share rankings.

July 27 Business Insurance

Insurers win coverage fight over Harris Teeter’s share of opioid settlement

A group of insurers do not have to cover grocery chain Harris Teeter’s share of a massive opioid set...

July 27 Yahoo Finance

What You Need To Know Ahead of Kroger’s Earnings Release

Kroger is set to report Q2 earnings, with analysts expecting a marginal year-over-year increase in...

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