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) will celebrate Supermarket Employee Day on Feb. 22, 2026, recognizing more than 400,000 associates as “experience makers” who deliver friendly service, fresh food and community connections. The announcement highlights named associates and invites job seekers to apply via krogerfamilycareers.com.
The company promotes its mobile-friendly candidate experience with LinkedIn and Indeed profile import to streamline hiring.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) is promoting a Valentine’s Day at-home "Surf and Turf" dinner with expert cooking tips, limited-time store offers and on-demand floral delivery via DoorDash and Uber Eats. Featured deals include boneless strip steak $9.99/lb, lobster tails 2 for $10, snow crab from $9.99/lb and $25 off $75 floral orders through Feb 14.
The retailer highlights meat and seafood selection advice, suggested sides and desserts, in-store butcher help, bakery items, and digital weekly coupons valid beginning Feb 11; availability and prices may vary by location.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) appointed Greg Foran as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately on Feb 9, 2026. Foran joins Kroger's Board and succeeds Ron Sargent, who remains Chairman. Foran brings 40+ years of retail and digital transformation experience, including six years leading Walmart U.S. and five years as CEO of Air New Zealand. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 guidance and will provide a leadership-transition update on its March 5 earnings call.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) will host its fourth quarter 2025 earnings conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Management will discuss financial and operational results for Q4 and full year 2025. The live webcast is available at ir.kroger.com under "Quarterly Results." An on-demand replay posts at approximately 1:00 p.m. ET on March 5, 2026.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) unveiled exclusive Big Game food items and savings for February, including Flamin' Hot® Boneless Chicken Wings and the limited-time Champion Chip Collection. Kroger highlighted special pricing, BOGO deals, digital coupons, and weekly promotions on proteins, snacks, pizzas and party items to drive game-day shopping.
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per share, payable March 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 13, 2026.
The company noted its quarterly dividend has grown at a 13% compounded annual growth rate since 2006 and said it expects, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time. Kroger reiterated a capital allocation strategy that prioritizes reinvestment in the business, maintaining an investment-grade debt rating, and returning capital to shareholders.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) expanded its Simple Truth™ Protein line with 24 new items, bringing the brand to more than 110 protein-focused products available exclusively at Kroger as of Jan 29, 2026.
The launch includes high-protein cereal (14g protein), beef sticks (9g), protein+electrolyte water enhancers (9g), 21g protein cottage cheese, and 20g protein energy bars, all positioned as affordable, "free from" options for everyday nutrition and fitness-focused customers.
SU Group (Nasdaq: SUGP) signed a memorandum of understanding with UrbanChain Group to jointly develop integrated AIoT car parking, security and access-control solutions for Hong Kong, Macao and other Southeast Asian markets. The collaboration will link EV charging demand with automated parking and fee-collection systems and will include a planned trial to evaluate platform functions and monetization opportunities across parking, EV charging, access control, security and mobility on a project or profit-sharing basis. UrbanChain will supply software and hardware such as vehicle recognition, reservation and app payments; SU Group will provide security, access-control and engineering support and may consider funding via equity, debt or convertible instruments.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) and Uber launched nearly 2,700 Kroger Family of Companies stores on Uber Eats, Uber, and Postmates nationwide on January 15, 2026. Customers can shop full store assortments — including groceries, Our Brands, floral, and sushi — for on-demand and same‑day delivery, and schedule deliveries at preferred times.
Promotional highlights include discounts up to 50% off first orders and $0 delivery fee for Uber One members on eligible orders. Participating banners include Ralphs, Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Smith’s, Fry’s, Harris Teeter, and Mariano’s.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) announced leadership changes effective Jan. 13, 2026: Victor Smith is promoted to senior vice president, Retail Divisions, joining Valerie Jabbar and Joe Kelley. Monica Garnes moves from Fry's to president, Atlanta Division; Ken DeLuca is named president, Fry's Division; Kendra Doyel is promoted to president, Ralphs Division. Tom Schwilke (Ralphs) and Colleen Juergensen (Central) announced retirements after 7 and 45 years with Kroger, respectively. All promotions are internal, highlighting multi‑decade Kroger experience and continuity in division leadership.