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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 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.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) has announced a comprehensive summer savings initiative featuring affordable meal solutions and reduced prices across thousands of grocery items. The retailer introduced a $50 summer meal plan that provides five days of kid-friendly lunches at less than $2 per person.
The company highlighted specific meal options including turkey pinwheels, cheese quesadillas, and peanut butter banana sandwiches, along with budget-friendly ice cream treats starting at $2.79. Kroger's initiative includes everyday low prices on staples like peanut butter ($2.29), tortilla chips ($1.99), macaroni and cheese (79 cents), and tomato soup (89 cents).
The program emphasizes Kroger's commitment to providing quality products at competitive prices through their Fresh & Quality Guarantees and Big Deal! bulk packages.
Kroger (NYSE:KR) announced a 9% increase in its quarterly dividend from $1.28 to $1.40 per year. The next quarterly dividend of 35 cents per share will be paid on September 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 15, 2025.
This marks Kroger's 19th consecutive year of dividend increases, with the quarterly dividend showing a 13% compounded annual growth rate since its 2006 reinstatement. The company's capital allocation strategy focuses on using free cash flow to drive sustainable earnings growth while maintaining investment grade debt rating and returning capital to shareholders.
Kroger (NYSE:KR) announces its Independence Day initiatives, highlighting special promotions and grilling expertise for the Fourth of July celebration. The company has contributed $1 million to the USO this year, maintaining its position as the organization's largest cumulative donor. The retailer, which has hired over 50,000 veterans in the past decade, is offering significant holiday deals starting July 2, including savings on grilling essentials, s'mores ingredients, and seasonal items.
The announcement features expert grilling tips from veteran butcher Yme Van Beek and introduces special holiday promotions including 4X fuel points on gift card purchases, $5.99 for 8-piece fried chicken, and various deals on summer essentials. Kroger emphasizes its commitment to providing quality products at competitive prices, having recently reduced prices on 1,000 items across stores.
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