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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) announced an expansion of the Vanderpump Blooms x Bloom Haus floral collection curated by Lisa Vanderpump, adding a new Vanderpump Home line. New products include floral-inspired candles, plant care kits, ornaments, preserved and silk roses, decorative glass shoes, handbags and hatboxes.
The collection is available exclusively at Kroger Family of Stores and via DoorDash and Uber Eats, offering ready-made bouquets, arrangements and kalanchoes, plus video styling tutorials accessed through QR codes or VanderpumpBlooms.com.
Kroger (NYSE:KR) is promoting Father's Day 2026 with ready-to-go meals, grill favorites, beverages and wellness products, plus fuel rewards and digital deals.
Offers include discounts on cards and gift cards with 4x Fuel Points, value-priced meats, snacks, drinks, and pharmacy health services, available in-store, online, pickup and delivery.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) reported first quarter 2026 results with total sales of $46.1 billion, up from $45.1 billion. Identical sales without fuel increased 1.0%, while EPS was $1.46 and adjusted EPS $1.58. Operating profit reached $1,407 million and adjusted FIFO operating profit $1,544 million. Adjusted eCommerce sales grew 19% and Kroger Precision Marketing profit grew over 20%. Gross margin declined to 22.7%. Kroger reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance, including EPS of $5.10–$5.30, free cash flow of $2.7–$2.9 billion, and capital expenditures of $3.8–$4.0 billion. The company highlighted a $2 billion share repurchase authorization and a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.75.
Kroger (NYSE:KR) announced that its Harris Teeter chain is offering 4X Fuel Points every Friday from June through August. Customers who clip a digital coupon in the app or on harristeeter.com and use their VIC card earn 4 Fuel Points per $1 on eligible Friday purchases.
According to Harris Teeter, every 100 Fuel Points = 10¢ off per gallon, redeemable up to $1.00 off per gallon on as much as 35 gallons at Harris Teeter Fuel Centers and participating BP and Amoco stations.
Harris Teeter (NYSE:KR) announced Aisle Adventures, a discovery-driven shopping experience launching June 15, 2026. The initiative highlights new, seasonal and trending products through in-store inspiration, social media, influencer partnerships and customer participation, encouraging shoppers to explore unexpected finds across multiple categories and share their own "treasure hunt" moments.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) announced summer 2026 4X Fuel Points events to help customers save on fuel. Shoppers can earn 4X Fuel Points on Fridays from June 12–July 24 and during July 1–4 when using a digital coupon.
According to Kroger, Fuel Points can reduce a single fill-up by up to $35, with additional rewards from prescriptions, Boost by Kroger Plus, and select gift card purchases.
Kroger (NYSE:KR) launched a limited-time All-American Ice Cream Collection with three nostalgic flavors and a giveaway of 100,000 free pints. Customers can claim a single-use digital coupon at FreeKrogerIceCream.com on June 19, 2026, then redeem through July 3 at many Kroger Family of Stores, alongside additional ice cream discounts and 4X fuel points promotions on frozen food and select Fridays.
Kroger Health (NYSE:KR), founder of the Nourishing Change movement, is hosting its third annual Nourishing Change Conference in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 2, 2026, co-hosted for the first time with Hy-Vee.
More than 1,200 leaders from science, retail, health systems, policy, technology and community will join 50+ sessions on retail health, clinical innovation, nutrition science, payer and employer strategy, public policy and the impact of GLP-1 therapies. The event highlights grocery and pharmacy as accessible health touchpoints and the growing connection between retail and clinical care.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) received the 2026 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health from Mental Health America, marking its fifth consecutive year earning the Bell Seal. The award recognizes Kroger’s programs, benefits and policies that support associates’ mental health and foster a positive workplace culture.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Associate Experience Officer Tim Massa will retire on September 18 after 16 years at the company and more than 30 years in HR leadership.
Massa will remain in his role through that date to support a smooth transition; his successor will be named later.