Kroger Stock Price, News & Analysis

Kroger (NYSE: KR) announced significant leadership changes across key positions effective August 2025. Ed Oldham, former PetSmart Chief Supply Chain Officer, will join as Head of Sourcing, bringing 25 years of retail experience. Ann Reed, current Cincinnati-Dayton division president, has been promoted to group vice president of Our Brands. Jake Cannon, current Louisville division president, will become Cincinnati-Dayton division president, while Josh Harpole, current vice president of Deli, Bakery and Prepared Foods, will take over as Louisville division president.

These strategic appointments reflect Kroger's focus on strengthening its leadership team with experienced retail professionals who have demonstrated success in operations, merchandising, and customer service across various divisions.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) has released a comprehensive guide for creating the perfect sandwich, showcasing its diverse range of ingredients and private label products. The retailer's guide emphasizes five key components: bread selection from their bakery, protein options including Private Selection® deli meats, cheese varieties featuring Murray's specialty selections, fresh vegetables, and various condiments.

The company highlights its Private Selection® product line, including specialty items like Mesquite Smoked Deli Turkey Breast and plant-based alternatives. Kroger also promotes its Grab N Go cases featuring convenient meat and cheese combo packs, along with recipe suggestions ranging from classic combinations to keto-friendly options.

Gatik, a leader in autonomous freight logistics, has unveiled Arena™, its next-generation simulation platform built on NVIDIA Cosmos. The platform creates ultra-realistic simulation environments to accelerate the development and validation of autonomous vehicle (AV) systems, particularly benefiting partners like Kroger (NYSE:KR), Tyson Foods, and Loblaw.

Arena™ addresses key challenges in AV development by generating high-fidelity synthetic data that simulates various scenarios, from routine tasks to rare edge cases. The platform features photorealistic neural rendering, scenario editing capabilities, sensor-accurate outputs, and closed-loop simulation. It specifically focuses on challenging scenarios like adverse weather conditions, unpredictable road users, and complex urban environments.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) has launched its back-to-school campaign featuring a new online tool called Kroger Back to School List, allowing customers to access teacher-issued supply lists with one-click purchase functionality. The retailer is offering classroom supplies starting at 39 cents, with many items priced at $1 or less.

The company has introduced convenient shopping options for both classroom supplies and lunchroom essentials, including Big Deal! packs for lunches and a variety of fresh produce options. The new digital tool enables customers to enter their zip code, select their school, and add teacher-specific supplies directly to their cart alongside groceries for online or in-store shopping.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) has been recognized as a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for the sixth consecutive year, achieving a top score on the Disability Equality Index. The assessment evaluates companies across six key areas: Culture & Leadership, Enterprise-Wide Access, Employment Practices, Community Engagement, Supplier Inclusion, and Responsible Procurement.

The Disability Equality Index, a joint initiative of Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), serves as the most comprehensive disability inclusion assessment tool. This recognition adds to Kroger's recent workplace accolades, including honors for early career hiring, diversity, and IT workplace excellence.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) has announced the return of Boost Bonus Days, a two-week sales event from July 16-29, 2025, offering exclusive benefits to Boost by Kroger Plus members. The event features over $100 in grocery savings and a limited-time 50% discount on annual memberships for new and renewing members.

Boost members can save up to $1,100 annually through benefits including unlimited free delivery on orders over $35, double fuel points, streaming options (Disney+ Basic, Hulu, or ESPN+), and exclusive offers. During the event, members will receive special discounts on Kroger's Our Brands products and a $10 discount on delivery orders over $75.

Kroger (NYSE: KR) has announced a comprehensive summer savings initiative featuring affordable meal solutions and reduced prices across thousands of grocery items. The retailer introduced a $50 summer meal plan that provides five days of kid-friendly lunches at less than $2 per person.

The company highlighted specific meal options including turkey pinwheels, cheese quesadillas, and peanut butter banana sandwiches, along with budget-friendly ice cream treats starting at $2.79. Kroger's initiative includes everyday low prices on staples like peanut butter ($2.29), tortilla chips ($1.99), macaroni and cheese (79 cents), and tomato soup (89 cents).

The program emphasizes Kroger's commitment to providing quality products at competitive prices through their Fresh & Quality Guarantees and Big Deal! bulk packages.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) announced a 9% increase in its quarterly dividend from $1.28 to $1.40 per year. The next quarterly dividend of 35 cents per share will be paid on September 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 15, 2025.

This marks Kroger's 19th consecutive year of dividend increases, with the quarterly dividend showing a 13% compounded annual growth rate since its 2006 reinstatement. The company's capital allocation strategy focuses on using free cash flow to drive sustainable earnings growth while maintaining investment grade debt rating and returning capital to shareholders.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) announces its Independence Day initiatives, highlighting special promotions and grilling expertise for the Fourth of July celebration. The company has contributed $1 million to the USO this year, maintaining its position as the organization's largest cumulative donor. The retailer, which has hired over 50,000 veterans in the past decade, is offering significant holiday deals starting July 2, including savings on grilling essentials, s'mores ingredients, and seasonal items.

The announcement features expert grilling tips from veteran butcher Yme Van Beek and introduces special holiday promotions including 4X fuel points on gift card purchases, $5.99 for 8-piece fried chicken, and various deals on summer essentials. Kroger emphasizes its commitment to providing quality products at competitive prices, having recently reduced prices on 1,000 items across stores.