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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 (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.
Kroger (NYSE: KR), through Kroger Health, highlights its new GLP-1 Complete Support program, designed to help patients using GLP-1 weight‑management medications with affordability, nutrition and lifestyle support. Dietitians and pharmacists assist patients in understanding options like the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program and building sustainable habits.
The guidance centers on five tips: prioritizing protein, choosing nutrient-dense foods using the OptUP® nutrition rating system, staying hydrated, planning shopping with convenient staples, and building a multidisciplinary support team. GLP-1 Complete Support connects patients with pharmacists, registered dietitians, The Little Clinic services and personalized nutrition tools in one place.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) and Murray's Cheese reported that six cheeses from Murray's Cave Aged Cheese program earned medals at the 2026 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition, which received over 1,300 entries. Double Doe took first place, while Treeline, Savage, Mini Greensward, Stockinghall and Carpenter's Wheel received second- and third-place honors across multiple categories.
According to the companies, several winners, including Double Doe and first-time medalists Treeline, Savage and Mini Greensward, highlight the strength of Murray's in-house affinage model. Three of the winning cheeses are available at Murray's kiosks inside 15 Mariano's stores and nationally through Kroger's retail and online channels.
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), through its Home Chef brand’s ready-to-heat service Tempo, released survey findings showing Americans spend over six hours weekly on meal planning, shopping, cooking and cleanup, or more than 300 hours a year. Tempo reports 42% cut relaxation time and nearly one in three skip workouts due to meal prep demands, while 67% value reclaiming this time.
To address this “food friction,” Tempo is launching the Cook Never Club, encouraging consumers to “Eat Better, Cook Never” via exclusive merchandise, social content and wellness events. Tempo offers over 20 rotating, registered dietitian‑approved, single‑serve meals ready in two minutes, with options emphasizing higher protein, moderated carbohydrates, fiber and GLP‑1‑aligned choices.
Akin and Kroger (NYSE:KR) launched the “Bundles of Love” campaign, offering free baby essentials at Fred Meyer stores in Seattle, Vancouver, and Spokane between July 18 and August 23, 2026.
Events connect families to Akin’s seven Family Resource Centers, which provide diapers, early learning, behavioral health, and food assistance.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) appointed Emilee De Martino as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, succeeding Tim Massa, who plans to retire on September 18. De Martino joins from McDonald's, where she led people strategy for International Operated Markets, overseeing more than 750,000 employees across 19 countries.
She intends to begin by engaging Kroger associates across stores, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and offices. Her background spans senior roles at McDonald's, CNA Financial, Accenture and Mercer. Kroger reports more than 400,000 associates serving over 11 million customers daily across its family of companies.
Harris Teeter (NYSE:KR) launched its Together in Education (TIE) Round Up campaign on July 1, 2026 to support education-focused nonprofits across the Southeast.
Customers can round up purchases through Sept. 29, with 100% of funds staying local to benefit Classroom Central, The Salvation Army, Communities In Schools and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) agreed to acquire Giant Eagle, a family-owned grocer with about $9 billion in annual sales, 197 supermarkets and 11 pharmacies across five states, for $1.65 billion ($1.25 billion cash plus $400 million liabilities). Kroger will finance the deal with cash, target net debt/adjusted EBITDA of 2.3–2.5x, maintain its dividend and $2 billion buyback, and expects adjusted EPS accretion in the second full year after close. Limited store divestitures are anticipated, with closing expected in 2027, subject to regulatory clearance and customary conditions.
Kroger (NYSE:KR) is promoting Fourth of July celebrations with trending customizable food and mocktail “flights”, digital savings and loyalty rewards. Ideas include hot dog, s’mores, tomato and mocktail flights using Kroger and Our Brands items, plus holiday deals and enhanced fuel-and-grocery points redemptions.
Kroger (NYSE:KR) expanded its rewards program, letting members redeem Points for dollars off groceries in-store and online, in addition to fuel discounts. Members earn 1 Point per $1 spent and Boost members earn 2X Points. Rewards can be tracked and redeemed via Kroger.com or the Kroger app.