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Kroger (NYSE: KR) has been awarded the 2025 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health for the fourth consecutive year by Mental Health America (MHA). The company earned a perfect score (100%) in the holistic wellness at work category for its comprehensive mental health support programs and workplace culture initiatives. This prestigious certification, awarded to only 40% of employers, evaluates companies based on their mental health services, wellness initiatives, paid time off, and professional development programs.

The recognition highlights Kroger's commitment to creating a mentally healthy workplace environment for its associates through various benefits and support systems. MHA, founded in 1909, introduced the Bell Seal certification in 2019 to recognize organizations that prioritize workplace mental health.

Kroger (NYSE: KR) has been named among the 2025 Axios Harris Poll 100, a prestigious ranking of America's most visible and trusted companies. The recognition highlights Kroger's commitment to providing affordable food and creating meaningful careers. Through its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste impact plan, Kroger has contributed $1.5 billion to hunger relief and rescued 815 million pounds of surplus fresh food, providing over 3.9 billion meals to communities since 2017. The company is currently organizing Kroger Community Days, aiming to pack more than three million meals this year with volunteers.

Additionally, Kroger has received multiple workplace recognitions, including awards from the American Association of People with Disabilities, Disability:IN™, Handshake, Mogul, Newsweek, and Computerworld, highlighting its commitment to diversity and workplace excellence.

Kroger (NYSE: KR) is offering a Memorial Day grilling bundle that feeds 16 people for as little as $3.50 per person. The bundle includes Kroger Brand beef burgers, Oscar Mayer hot dogs, buns, potato salad, baked beans, potato chips, and chocolate chip cookies. The company highlights its commitment to military families, noting it has hired over 50,000 veterans in the past decade and is the largest cumulative donor to the USO in its 82-year history. Kroger is currently offering lower prices on more than 1,000 items storewide, along with over $600 in weekly digital coupons.

Kroger (NYSE: KR) has announced plans to hire 15,000 new associates across various roles including cashiers, baggers, deli bakery clerks, pharmacy technicians, and delivery drivers. The company offers comprehensive benefits including competitive wages, healthcare, retirement, and up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement for both part-time and full-time employees. Kroger has been recognized for its workplace excellence, earning accolades for diversity, disability inclusion, and IT workplace quality. The company has invested over $64 million in education programs, with 90% of recipients being hourly associates. Additional benefits include financial coaching, employee assistance programs, flexible scheduling, and various discounts.

Kroger (KR) has partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) for a fundraising campaign in North Texas and Louisiana to support The Dare to Dream Project. The initiative runs from May 14 to June 3, 2025 across 110 Kroger stores, allowing customers to donate at checkout. The project aims to develop safer, less toxic treatments for pediatric blood cancer patients and provide free support resources for families.

Currently, only 5% of cancer drugs are approved for first-time use in children, and 80% of childhood cancer survivors develop chronic health issues from treatment. LLS has launched significant initiatives including the first pediatric AML Data Commons platform and the LLS PedAL Master Clinical Trial, which matches patients to treatments based on their cancer's unique tumor biology.

Kroger (NYSE: KR) has launched a spring cleaning campaign highlighting its private-label household cleaning products. The company emphasizes that its Kroger Brand products are formulated to match or exceed national brands' performance while offering better value. The initiative features a comprehensive room-by-room cleaning guide and includes popular products like Glass Cleaner, Disinfecting Concentrated Bleach, Paper Towels, and Cleaning Vinegar.

The company provides detailed cleaning tips for bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and living areas, along with trending #CleanTok hacks for each space. Customers can purchase these products in-store or through Kroger Pickup and Delivery services. The company also promotes its Boost by Kroger Plus membership, which offers potential savings of up to $1,100 per year through fuel discounts, exclusive savings, streaming options, and grocery delivery benefits.

Kroger launches a limited-edition Private Selection® Cherry Harvest collection, featuring 17 unique cherry-flavored products. The collection arrives as cherry emerges as a major trend across food, beauty, and fashion sectors.

The lineup includes innovative treats like Cherry Vanilla Kettle Cooked Popcorn with Dark Chocolate, Cherry Chocolate Chunk Pancake Mix, and various cookies and snacks. The collection also features beverages such as Cherry Vanilla Seltzer and Cherry Vanilla Macchiato Coffee Pods, alongside four varieties of Bloomhaus cherry-themed bouquets.

This launch follows the success of Kroger's fall Private Selection® Harvest Apple collections and marks the company's continued expansion into seasonal product launches. Products are available exclusively at Kroger Family of Stores, with options for in-store shopping, pickup, and delivery through Boost by Kroger Plus membership, which offers potential savings up to $1,100 per year.

Kroger (NYSE: KR) has announced several key leadership appointments in its retail divisions. Joe Kelley, a 40-year industry veteran, has been promoted from King Soopers & City Markets division president to Senior Vice President of Retail Divisions.

Kenny Kimball returns to lead Smith's division as president after serving three years as SVP of Retail Divisions. Chris Albi, previously group VP of Operations, becomes King Soopers & City Markets division president. Kendra Doyel has been appointed as Food 4 Less division president, succeeding Bryan Kaltenbach, who retires after 50+ years in the grocery industry.