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Kroger (NYSE: KR) announces its first-ever Hour Back Box initiative to help customers adjust to daylight saving time. The -edition boxes contain Our Brands breakfast essentials, including Private Selection Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate, Simple Truth Oatmilk Creamer, and Kroger Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches. Each box includes a gift card for a one-year Kroger Boost membership ($59 value).
The promotion launches March 4, 2025, at 12 p.m. EST with free boxes available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, starting March 7, customers can claim one of 39,000 free breakfast items through a digital coupon redeemable at Kroger stores or online. The Boost membership offers benefits including free grocery delivery (minimum $35 order), 2X fuel points, and potential savings of up to $1,100 per year.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) has announced its upcoming fourth quarter 2024 earnings conference call, scheduled for Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET. During the call, the management team will discuss the company's financial and operational performance for both the fourth quarter and the full year 2024.
The presentation will be accessible to investors and the public through a live webcast on Kroger's investor relations website (ir.kroger.com) under the 'Quarterly Results' section. For those unable to attend the live session, an on-demand replay will become available at approximately 1:00 p.m. ET on the same day.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) announced details about its Express Delivery service, powered by Instacart, offering customers rapid delivery of groceries at in-store prices. The service is accessible through Kroger's website and digital app, maintaining the same prices, savings, and rewards as in-store shopping.
The company also highlighted additional quick delivery options including: Free Pickup in as little as two hours for orders over $35, Two-Hour Delivery service, and Kroger Delivery via refrigerated Blue Trucks. The Boost by Kroger Plus membership program offers potential savings up to $1,100 per year through fuel savings, exclusive discounts, streaming options, and grocery delivery benefits.
Home Chef, a subsidiary of Kroger (NYSE: KR), has announced a four-week partnership with chef and entrepreneur Ayesha Curry to offer exclusive recipes through their meal kit service. The collaboration, running until March 14, features dishes from Curry's kitchen and cookbooks, available in various formats including Classic Meal Kit, Express Plus, and Culinary Collection.
The menu includes specialties like Jerk-Style Chicken, Sweet Sambal Yellowtail, and Pan-Seared Filet Mignon. New customers can use code 'CHEFCURRY' for meals at $4.99 per serving plus free shipping. The company is also running a giveaway through March 4, offering five winners beverage pairings and a $100 Home Chef gift card.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) has announced its CFO succession plan, with David Kennerley, currently senior vice president and CFO of PepsiCo Europe, appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer effective April 3. Kennerley will join Kroger on March 10, while current interim CFO Todd Foley will continue through the fiscal year 2024 reporting cycle and remain as senior vice president during the first quarter to ensure a smooth transition.
Foley, who joined Kroger in 2001, has served in various financial roles including audit manager, controller, vice president and treasurer before stepping into the interim CFO role in 2024. Kennerley brings nearly 25 years of experience from PepsiCo, where he has held various finance leadership positions across international markets since 2001, most recently serving as CFO for PepsiCo Europe since March 2020.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) announces its Valentine's Day offerings, featuring Bloom Haus floral bouquets with on-demand delivery through DoorDash and Uber Eats from over 1,700 locations nationwide. DoorDash is offering $20 off Bloom Haus orders of $40+ through February 15.
The retailer introduces special promotions including: buy-one-get-20%-off sushi items (Feb 12-15), 50% off MCoBeauty products (Feb 9-Mar 1), and 25% off Valentine's candy hearts $12.99+ (Feb 7-9). The company is also featuring heart-shaped sushi platters, fresh-dipped strawberries, and Murray's Cheese 'Brie Mine' in-store tasting events on February 14.
Customers can access over $600 in weekly digital savings through Kroger's app and website, with additional benefits available through the Boost by Kroger Plus membership program, offering potential savings up to $1,100 per year on fuel, delivery, and streaming services.
Kroger (NYSE:KR) and PepsiCo (NYSE:PEP) have won a Gold Mitt Award for Chef's Choice at the FMI Foundation's Stir it Up! culinary event. The competition, celebrating ten years of National Family Meals Month, focused on the theme 'What's for Dinner? Dishing up New Family Flavors.'
The collaboration showcases a special menu featuring Asian-inspired dishes with a Flamin' Hot® twist, including -time offerings like the Flamin' Hot® Sushi Platter at Kroger stores. The initiative supports the FMI Foundation's mission of addressing food safety, health, and nutrition concerns.
Kroger is promoting these offerings through their digital platform, which provides over $600 in weekly digital coupon savings. Customers can access these products through in-store shopping or Kroger Pickup and Delivery services. The Boost by Kroger Plus membership offers additional benefits, potentially saving customers up to $1,100 per year on fuel, exclusive savings, streaming options, and grocery delivery.
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), has announced a new agreement with Express Scripts, expanding access to prescription medications and health services at Kroger Family of Pharmacies. The agreement allows Kroger to immediately resume serving Express Scripts' Medicare Part D and Tricare/Department of Defense (DOD) plan customers. Additionally, Express Scripts' commercial and Medicaid clients can add Kroger pharmacies to their networks. This partnership potentially impacts over 100 million people in the United States who are covered under these various plans.
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), has launched OptUP™ Your Nutrition, a free nutrition coaching program for Kroger Plus loyalty customers. The program offers a complimentary 30-minute virtual consultation with a registered dietitian, providing customized nutrition guidance and tools for healthier eating.
The service includes access to the FoodHealth Score powered by bitewell, which evaluates products based on nutrient density and ingredient quality, and MyNutrition Insights for tracking nutritional value of purchases over time. The program aims to help customers make informed nutrition decisions and achieve their wellness goals through professional guidance on healthy eating, budget-friendly meal planning, and shopping tips.
The coaching sessions are available to all Kroger Plus loyalty members, regardless of health insurance status, with no obligation to purchase future products or services.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) has announced its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 32 cents per share, payable on March 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of February 14, 2025. The company's quarterly dividend has demonstrated strong growth, with a 13.5% compounded annual growth rate since its reinstatement in 2006.
The company outlined its capital allocation strategy, focusing on utilizing free cash flow to invest in business growth while maintaining its investment grade debt rating and returning capital to shareholders. Kroger expects to continue increasing its dividend over time, subject to board approval.
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