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) 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.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) announced that its Board approved an 11% increase in the annual dividend, from $1.40 to $1.56 per share. The next quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share will be paid on September 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 15, 2026.
Kroger reports its quarterly dividend has grown at a 13% compounded annual rate since 2006 and this represents the 20th consecutive year of dividend increases. The company reiterates its expectation, subject to Board approval, of an increasing dividend over time.
Kroger Health (NYSE: KR), Hy-Vee and Ahold Delhaize USA will co-host the 2027 Nourishing Change Conference in the Washington D.C. metro area.
The Nourishing Change movement, founded by Kroger Health in 2024, unites leaders across healthcare, retail, food, pharmacy, policy, technology, academia and community groups.
The 2026 conference in Des Moines gathered more than 1,200 leaders and 60+ emerging brands to explore practical solutions linking food, access and health.
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.