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 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.
Kroger (NYSE:KR) announced that Valerie Jabbar, senior vice president of Retail Divisions, retired in May 2026 after 38 years of service. She advanced from a Fry's division clerk in 1987 to senior vice president in 2021, holding multiple merchandising and division president roles.
Jabbar earned industry honors, including 2018 Women Executive of the Year and two Progressive Grocer Top Women in Grocery awards, and served on nonprofit and industry boards.
Kroger (NYSE:KR) will host its first quarter 2026 earnings conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on June 18, 2026. Kroger management will discuss financial and operational results. The live webcast and replay will be available through the investor relations site at ir.kroger.com.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) was named to the 2026 Axios Harris Poll 100, recognizing the reputations of America’s most visible companies across trust, culture, ethics, vision, products and services, relevance, character and trajectory.
Kroger links this recognition to its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste efforts, directing more than $2.1 billion to hunger relief since 2017, rescuing 935 million pounds of surplus food and providing over 4.4 billion meals.