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The Kroger Co. operates a U.S. grocery retail business with supermarkets across multiple banners, complemented by fuel centers, pharmacies, private-label products, manufacturing, advertising and data analytics. News about KR commonly covers fresh food and seasonal merchandising, pickup and delivery services, digital coupons, private brands such as Simple Truth, Private Selection and Kroger brand products, and customer access through Kroger.com, the Kroger app and delivery marketplaces.
Company updates also include Harris Teeter, a wholly owned Kroger subsidiary, with recurring coverage of pharmacy services, nutrition support, grocery promotions, fuel rewards, community programs and associate initiatives. Other news themes include new products entering Kroger-banner stores, floral and gift offerings such as Bloom Haus, and enterprise training programs such as Pearl Street Academy.
Kroger (KR) reported second quarter 2026 sales of $34.6 billion and earnings per share of $1.05, with adjusted EPS of $1.09, for the quarter ended August 15, 2026.
Identical sales without fuel grew 0.2%, including a 138 basis point unfavorable impact from the Inflation Reduction Act. Operating profit rose to $971 million from $863 million, while adjusted FIFO operating profit was $1,076 million versus $1,091 million a year earlier. Gross margin was 22.4% of sales, down from 22.5%, but the FIFO gross margin rate excluding rent, depreciation, amortization and fuel increased 13 basis points. Adjusted eCommerce sales grew 20% and Kroger Precision Marketing profit increased 24%. The company cut full‑year 2026 identical sales without fuel guidance to 0.2%–0.8% from 1.0%–2.0%, but reaffirmed guidance for FIFO operating profit, EPS, free cash flow, capital expenditures and tax rate.
Kroger (KR) appointed Mark Ibbotson as Executive Vice President and Chief Store Operations Officer, effective September 14, 2026.
Ibbotson has decades of experience leading large-scale retail operations and omnichannel transformations, including senior roles at Walmart U.S. and its former U.K. subsidiary Asda. At Asda he advanced through operational leadership positions to become Chief Operating Officer, overseeing hundreds of stores, improving efficiency and cost, and expanding eCommerce, pickup and drive-through services.
At Walmart U.S., he served as Senior Vice President of Innovation and later Executive Vice President of Central Operations and Realty, with responsibilities spanning store operations, real estate, asset protection and key elements of Walmart’s digital transformation, including grocery eCommerce, pickup and delivery, and associate training through Walmart Academies. Since 2020, he has advised retail and technology companies and served as a Senior Advisor to McKinsey & Company.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) announced the 2026 Kroger Wellness Tour, a month-long initiative in September to deliver practical wellness resources in stores and local communities nationwide. Participating Kroger Family of Stores will host wellness-focused in-store activations every Friday and Saturday, offering better-for-you product sampling, OptUP® Picks information, and access to Kroger Health experts, including pharmacists and dietitians.
The tour also features four community mini-fest events on September 5 (Nashville area), September 12 (Houston area), September 19 (Phoenix area) and September 26 (Salt Lake City area). These events may include product sampling, wellness workshops, cooking demonstrations, fitness activities, giveaways, coupons and community engagement opportunities.
Murray's Cheese, a banner within Kroger (NYSE: KR), is debuting its exclusive Cave Aged cheese collection at five Murray's Cheese kiosks inside Harris Teeter stores in the Charlotte, North Carolina area starting fall 2026. The small-batch cheeses are affinaged in Murray's NYC state-of-the-art caves, using time-honored techniques on wheels sourced from leading creameries. Several of the cave-aged varieties available at Harris Teeter received honors at the 2026 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition Awards. Harris Teeter is also hosting Perfect Pairing tasting events on August 27 at five Charlotte-area locations to showcase the new offerings.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) and Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) launched a new Instacart-powered service that lets customers receive groceries and eligible prescriptions in a single delivery order via Kroger websites and apps. The Grocery & Prescription Delivery option connects shoppers to more than 2,200 Kroger pharmacy locations across nearly all Kroger banners nationwide.
Eligible prescriptions are filled and verified by Kroger pharmacy teams, then delivered from local stores by Instacart shoppers in tamper-resistant packaging. Boost by Kroger Plus members receive added benefits, including free grocery and prescription delivery on eligible orders and other membership perks.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) will host its second quarter 2026 earnings conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on Friday, September 11, 2026. Management will discuss financial and operational results, with a live webcast and replay available via Kroger's investor relations website.
Harris Teeter (NYSE: KR) and Titan Farms marked the 13th year of their Peaches with a Purpose campaign, which supports families facing hunger across the Carolinas. In 2026, they will donate 37,800 pounds of fresh South Carolina peaches to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, with transport services donated by Salem Transportation.
Kroger (NYSE:KR) appointed Nate Faust as Executive Vice President and Chief eCommerce Officer, effective September 1, 2026. He will lead Kroger’s digital and eCommerce efforts.
Faust previously co-founded Jet.com, served as COO there, and later became Senior Vice President of Walmart U.S. eCommerce Supply Chain after Jet.com’s acquisition. He also founded Olive, focused on waste-free delivery and returns for fashion brands. Earlier, he was on the executive team at Diapers.com, helping develop a fast nationwide fulfillment network. Faust holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.S.E. from Princeton University.
Harris Teeter (NYSE:KR) introduced new prescription delivery options that allow customers to receive eligible prescriptions and groceries together through Instacart. Orders can be placed via the Harris Teeter app or online, enabling one combined delivery to the customer’s door.
According to Harris Teeter, the service is fulfilled by its own pharmacy teams and requires enrollment in My Prescriptions and Online Pay. Eligibility may vary by medication, delivery address type and local regulations, with age and other restrictions applying.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) introduced a new AI Shopping Assistant across its family of company websites and apps to help customers plan meals, discover products and manage budgets as families return to school routines. The digital tool can build carts from recipes, written lists or URLs, and tailor suggestions to occasions and dietary needs. Kroger also highlights a range of its Our Brands breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack products, and reminds customers of flexible shopping options including in-store, online ordering with Pickup or Delivery, and on-demand delivery via DoorDash, Instacart and Uber Eats.