Kroger and C&S Wholesale Grocers Reach Friendly Settlement

Q: Who announced the settlement for Kroger (KR)?

Ron Sargent , Chairman and CEO of Kroger, announced the settlement and expressed satisfaction with the resolution.

Q: Where was the Kroger vs C&S Wholesale Grocers litigation pending?

The litigation was pending in the Superior Court for the State of Delaware before the settlement was reached.

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Kroger (NYSE:KR) has announced a settlement with C&S Wholesale Grocers regarding pending litigation in Delaware's Superior Court. All claims between the parties have been resolved amicably, though the settlement terms remain confidential. Kroger's Chairman and CEO Ron Sargent expressed satisfaction with the resolution and emphasized the company's continued focus on customer service and store operations across the United States.

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Legal uncertainty removed with settlement of pending litigation
Maintains positive business relationship with C&S Wholesale Grocers

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Confidential settlement terms may involve undisclosed financial impact

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08/11/2025 - 09:16 AM

CINCINNATI, Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced a settlement with C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC, regarding previously pending litigation between the parties in the Superior Court for the State of Delaware. All claims have been resolved.

"We are pleased to resolve the claims from C&S, and we look forward to a friendly relationship with them going forward," said Ron Sargent, Chairman and CEO of Kroger. "Kroger remains focused on serving our customers and running great stores across the U.S."

The terms of the settlement are confidential.

About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit™. We are, across our family of companies more than 400,000 associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through an eCommerce experience and retail food stores under a variety of banner names, serving America through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.

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FAQ

What litigation settlement did Kroger (KR) announce in August 2025?

Kroger announced a settlement with C&S Wholesale Grocers regarding pending litigation in Delaware's Superior Court, with all claims being resolved amicably.