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The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) generates a steady flow of news that reflects its role as a large U.S. grocery retailer and digital food platform. Company announcements span grocery merchandising, health and wellness, digital innovation, partnerships, and community impact, giving investors and customers insight into how Kroger evolves its business and serves shoppers.
Recent news highlights include seasonal product launches under Kroger’s Our Brands portfolio, such as the Private Selection Harvest Apple collection, which showcases limited-edition fall flavors across beverages, snacks, and bakery items. Kroger also shares annual food trend predictions developed by its food experts, connecting emerging customer preferences to specific products in its exclusive brands.
Kroger Health and The Little Clinic are frequent subjects of updates, including vaccination campaigns that offer savings incentives for customers who receive flu and other vaccines at Kroger pharmacies or clinics. These stories illustrate how the company integrates healthcare services and the "food as medicine" concept into the grocery experience.
On the digital front, Kroger news covers partnerships and technology initiatives, such as the nationwide launch of thousands of Kroger Family of Companies locations on Uber Eats, Uber, and Postmates for on-demand grocery delivery. The company also reports on its expanded relationship with Google Cloud, where it plans to use Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience to power an AI-based shopping and meal assistant.
Corporate updates include leadership changes, the sale of non-core assets like Vitacost.com, and programs aimed at affordability and food access, such as the Verified Savings Program and Yearly Checkout savings summaries. For anyone tracking KR, this news feed offers a consolidated view of how Kroger manages merchandising, health, technology, and community initiatives over time.
Kroger (NYSE:KR) has launched its limited-time Champion Chip Collection, featuring three exclusive potato chip flavors inspired by popular game day appetizers. The collection, available exclusively at Kroger Family of Stores while supplies last, includes Pigs in a Blanket, Mozzarella Sticks, and Buffalo Wing flavored chips.
Each flavor is designed to recreate classic football season snacks: Pigs in a Blanket chips feature hot dog and buttery pastry notes, Mozzarella Sticks chips combine cheesy flavors with hints of breading and marinara, while Buffalo Wing rippled chips deliver the classic buffalo sauce taste without the mess.
Kroger (NYSE:KR) has announced a settlement with C&S Wholesale Grocers regarding pending litigation in Delaware's Superior Court. All claims between the parties have been resolved amicably, though the settlement terms remain confidential. Kroger's Chairman and CEO Ron Sargent expressed satisfaction with the resolution and emphasized the company's continued focus on customer service and store operations across the United States.
Kroger (NYSE:KR) has released a comprehensive guide for families to prepare fresh, seasonal meals together, focusing on summer produce and healthy eating habits. The initiative, led by Group VP of Fresh Merchandising Carlo Baldan, provides tips for family meal preparation including eating the rainbow, grilling vegetables, experimenting with seasonings, and making fruit-based desserts.
The company highlighted its Private Selection® products, including Black Diamond Watermelons and Hatch Chiles. Additionally, Kroger is offering nutritional support through its OptUP program, which includes a free 30-minute dietitian consultation for Plus loyalty customers. The company also accepts food and OTC benefit cards for eligible customers and emphasizes its commitment to providing quality products at competitive prices.
Kroger Health (NYSE:KR), the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., has released comprehensive back-to-school health guidelines for families. The company's Little Clinic locations, present in eight states, offer back-to-school physicals and vaccinations through board-certified nurse practitioners.
The health recommendations include maintaining proper nutrition, ensuring 9-12 hours of sleep for elementary school children, encouraging daily physical activity, and practicing good hand hygiene. Kroger Health emphasizes the importance of preventive care and routine vaccinations as essential components for students' academic success.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) announced significant leadership changes across key positions effective August 2025. Ed Oldham, former PetSmart Chief Supply Chain Officer, will join as Head of Sourcing, bringing 25 years of retail experience. Ann Reed, current Cincinnati-Dayton division president, has been promoted to group vice president of Our Brands. Jake Cannon, current Louisville division president, will become Cincinnati-Dayton division president, while Josh Harpole, current vice president of Deli, Bakery and Prepared Foods, will take over as Louisville division president.
These strategic appointments reflect Kroger's focus on strengthening its leadership team with experienced retail professionals who have demonstrated success in operations, merchandising, and customer service across various divisions.
Kroger (NYSE:KR) has released a comprehensive guide for creating the perfect sandwich, showcasing its diverse range of ingredients and private label products. The retailer's guide emphasizes five key components: bread selection from their bakery, protein options including Private Selection® deli meats, cheese varieties featuring Murray's specialty selections, fresh vegetables, and various condiments.
The company highlights its Private Selection® product line, including specialty items like Mesquite Smoked Deli Turkey Breast and plant-based alternatives. Kroger also promotes its Grab N Go cases featuring convenient meat and cheese combo packs, along with recipe suggestions ranging from classic combinations to keto-friendly options.
Gatik, a leader in autonomous freight logistics, has unveiled Arena™, its next-generation simulation platform built on NVIDIA Cosmos. The platform creates ultra-realistic simulation environments to accelerate the development and validation of autonomous vehicle (AV) systems, particularly benefiting partners like Kroger (NYSE:KR), Tyson Foods, and Loblaw.
Arena™ addresses key challenges in AV development by generating high-fidelity synthetic data that simulates various scenarios, from routine tasks to rare edge cases. The platform features photorealistic neural rendering, scenario editing capabilities, sensor-accurate outputs, and closed-loop simulation. It specifically focuses on challenging scenarios like adverse weather conditions, unpredictable road users, and complex urban environments.
Kroger (NYSE:KR) has launched its back-to-school campaign featuring a new online tool called Kroger Back to School List, allowing customers to access teacher-issued supply lists with one-click purchase functionality. The retailer is offering classroom supplies starting at 39 cents, with many items priced at $1 or less.
The company has introduced convenient shopping options for both classroom supplies and lunchroom essentials, including Big Deal! packs for lunches and a variety of fresh produce options. The new digital tool enables customers to enter their zip code, select their school, and add teacher-specific supplies directly to their cart alongside groceries for online or in-store shopping.
The initiative aligns with Kroger's strategy of providing affordable options while simplifying the shopping experience through lowered prices on thousands of items and streamlined promotions.Kroger (NYSE:KR) has been recognized as a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for the sixth consecutive year, achieving a top score on the Disability Equality Index. The assessment evaluates companies across six key areas: Culture & Leadership, Enterprise-Wide Access, Employment Practices, Community Engagement, Supplier Inclusion, and Responsible Procurement.
The Disability Equality Index, a joint initiative of Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), serves as the most comprehensive disability inclusion assessment tool. This recognition adds to Kroger's recent workplace accolades, including honors for early career hiring, diversity, and IT workplace excellence.
Kroger (NYSE:KR) has announced the return of Boost Bonus Days, a two-week sales event from July 16-29, 2025, offering exclusive benefits to Boost by Kroger Plus members. The event features over $100 in grocery savings and a limited-time 50% discount on annual memberships for new and renewing members.
Boost members can save up to $1,100 annually through benefits including unlimited free delivery on orders over $35, double fuel points, streaming options (Disney+ Basic, Hulu, or ESPN+), and exclusive offers. During the event, members will receive special discounts on Kroger's Our Brands products and a $10 discount on delivery orders over $75.