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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.
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) earned a Platinum rating in a workforce analysis by Burning Glass Institute and the Schultz Family Foundation on April 21, 2026.
The study evaluated real-world career progression for more than 12 million workers across about 1,750 U.S. employers. Kroger highlights investments in training, internal mobility and upskilling and invites applicants to visit krogerfamilycareers.com.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) launches Online Deal Days from April 22–May 5 with limited-time online savings for Pickup and Delivery. Key offers include $30 off a first Pickup/Delivery order of $75+, free delivery on orders over $50, digital coupons and stacked Boost member discounts.
Kroger cites average time savings (Delivery 47 minutes, Pickup 29 minutes), Express Delivery as fast as 30 minutes, and delivery reach from 97% of 2,700 stores.
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) launched Pearl Street Academy on April 16, 2026, a centralized career development platform providing leadership training, courses and professional growth experiences across stores, supply chain and corporate roles.
The program links to Kroger's tuition reimbursement—up to $21,000 per associate—and builds on over $64 million in educational support to date.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) is celebrating Earth Month by offering customers the option to round up purchases at checkout to support World Wildlife Fund through April 30, 2026. The Kroger Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation will match donations up to $50,000, funding WWF conservation and sustainability work globally.
Additional local Earth Month events and regenerative farming partnerships are highlighted across Kroger divisions.
Harris Teeter (NYSE: KR) was named one of Newsweek's America's Most Trustworthy Companies 2026 on April 1, 2026.
The recognition covers 700 companies across 23 industries and is based on an independent survey of 25,000 U.S. respondents producing over 100,000 evaluations, plus online media sentiment.
Harris Teeter employs 36,000 associates, operates >250 stores and 85 fuel centers, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) is promoting Easter and spring savings across stores and online, with discounted Easter meal staples, basket fillers, candy, floral arrangements and weekly digital deals. Prices highlighted include ham as low as $0.85/lb, asparagus $1.99/lb, and select juices $2.99.
Customers can earn 4X fuel points through April 7 and access pickup, delivery, DoorDash and Uber Eats options.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) will run two 4X Fuel Points Spring Weekend events March 27–29 and April 3–5. Customers earn four times the Fuel Points on groceries and eligible purchases by clipping a digital coupon or using an in‑store accessible coupon.
Boost by Kroger members earn 2X daily and 5X during the Spring Weekend events; additional points are available for select gift cards and qualifying prescriptions.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) announced on March 13, 2026 that Zepbound® KwikPen, Eli Lilly's multi-dose GLP-1 weight-management pen, is now available at participating Kroger pharmacies. For the first time, eligible self-pay patients may access Lilly's KwikPen savings program at retail pharmacy locations. Kroger pharmacists and dietitians will support adherence, counseling, and integrated care.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share, payable June 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business May 15, 2026. The dividend has grown at a 13% compounded annual growth rate since reinstatement in 2006.
The company said it expects an increasing dividend over time subject to board approval and reiterated a capital allocation strategy that balances investing free cash flow, maintaining its investment grade debt rating, and returning capital to shareholders.
Harris Teeter (NYSE: KR) associates packed 4,992 seven-day meal boxes on March 10, 2026, providing more than 104,000 meals for families in Mecklenburg County.
More than 300 store leaders assembled boxes with shelf-stable items in partnership with Nourish Up, supporting local food pantries and Meals on Wheels delivery.