Kroger

Kroger, Albertsons to donate 10 billion meals over 10 years post-merger

By Russell Redman on Jun. 23, 2023

Kroger achieves goal of 3 billion meal donations two years early under Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative.

Kroger SNAP shoppers change spending habits with benefits rollback

By Timothy Inklebarger on Jun. 23, 2023

Thirty-seven percent of SNAP recipients who shop at Kroger said they are taking more of their business to dollar/value stores since the March cancellation of the SNAP Emergency Allotments program.

Kroger CEO: Albertsons merger planning has ‘progressed nicely’

By Russell Redman on Jun. 16, 2023

A second information request under FTC’s antitrust review is winding down, a published report said.

Kroger tallies Q1 sales gains

By Russell Redman on Jun. 15, 2023

Strong delivery results and growth in digital households helped boost online sales by 15%.

Kroger to add ‘spoke’ fulfillment site in northern Kentucky

By Russell Redman on Jun. 06, 2023

Upcoming facility to work with Ocado-automated online grocery delivery “hub” in Monroe, Ohio.

Kroger expands partnership with Cooler Screens to 500 stores

By Timothy Inklebarger on May 24, 2023

The deal follows a three-year pilot aimed at “improving in-store consumer experiences with dynamic, interactive media and digital merchandising,” the tech company said.

Food watchdog group urges FTC to nix Kroger-Albertsons merger deal

By Russell Redman on May 15, 2023

Center for Science in the Public Interest also joins “Stop the Merger” coalition.

Kroger CEO doesn’t rule out litigation if regulators block Albertsons merger

By Russell Redman on May 11, 2023

Rodney McMullen also cites “numerous potential buyers” for divested stores in Bloomberg interview.

Kroger confirms companywide phaseout of weekly print circulars

By Russell Redman on May 08, 2023

The supermarket giant cited the ongoing shift from print to digital in consumer media habits.

Kroger adds sushi and floral delivery via Uber Eats

By Russell Redman on May 02, 2023

New service builds on earlier deployments of DoorDash floral and sushi delivery and Olo Rails order management.

Page 3

1
2
3
4
5
…

Crime & Safety: When Prevention Isn't Enough

Crime & Safety: When Prevention Isn't Enough

Feb. 22, 2023

The stresses of the ongoing pandemic, coupled with mounting economic uncertainty, social unrest and more have fueled a pressure cooker for grocery and convenience store customers and their employees.

How to win in fresh in 2023: Forget one-size-fits-all

How to win in fresh in 2023: Forget one-size-fits-all

Feb. 22, 2023

U.S. consumers in 2022 were nothing if not channel surfers. Tuned into a widening lineup of local retailers offering fresh food, consumers were willing to shop around and try new retailer categories as they sought to ease the pinch of grocery inflation, which stood at 11.8% in December.

Introducing WGB’s new grocery store opening map

Dec. 01, 2022

New store updates are important to our readers, so we’re adding a monthly feature to highlight them and demonstrate supermarket growth trends around the country.

Podcasts

Oct. 31, 2019

Listen in to WGB’s flagship podcast, 10 Items or Less, featuring insights from retailers and industry professionals.

Sign up for our e-newsletters

Nov. 20, 2017

Exclusive industry info and insights straight to your inbox

Like us on Facebook

Nov. 20, 2017

Your go-to resource for all things grocery