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) announced a legal leadership succession: George Vincent will join as secretary and general counsel effective August 4, 2025, and current EVP and general counsel Christine Wheatley will retire on September 1, 2025. Vincent joins from Dinsmore & Shohl, where he served as managing partner and oversaw more than 750 lawyers across 35 states. Wheatley has been with Kroger since 2008 and served as general counsel and secretary since 2014. The announcement frames the change as a planned succession with thanks for Wheatley’s service and continuity built through a named successor and clear effective dates.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) and Uber Eats announced an expanded multi-faceted relationship on Oct 30, 2025 to deepen delivery, loyalty, and digital integration. Beginning early 2026, Kroger assortment from more than 2,600 stores across Kroger banners will be available on the Uber Eats app.
Key features include cross‑membership trials and benefits (Kroger Boost members get an extended Uber One trial with 6% cash back, $0 delivery fees, and up to 10% off Uber Eats; Uber One members receive a trial of Boost with 2X fuel points and $0 Kroger delivery fees), Uber Eats restaurant selection inside the Kroger app, and joint retail media initiatives.
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced storewide price reductions and expanded Fuel Points promotions to help customers save this fall.
Key offers include a Fall Fuel weekend with 4X Fuel Points Nov 7–9, 4X Fuel Points on Private Selection purchases through Nov 4, 2X on gift cards, daily 2X for Boost by Kroger Plus members, and 25–75 Fuel Points for qualifying prescriptions. Promotional price deals run Oct 22–Nov 11 on items such as Kroger Rising Crust pizza, steaks at $9.99/lb, eggs (18-count) at $1.99, shredded cheese at $2.49, and other BOGO and digital-coupon offers.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) announced on Oct. 20, 2025 that the Kroger Family of Companies is hiring more than 18,000 associates for customer-facing holiday roles including cashiers, baggers, deli/bakery clerks and pharmacy technicians.
The company highlighted workforce investments: wages and benefits increased 38% over seven years, a tuition reimbursement program up to $21,000, cumulative tuition support of $64 million with 89% of recipients hourly, plus training, health resources and scheduling/perk programs.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) on October 16, 2025 released a Halloween hosting guide highlighting America's favorite candies, seasonal deals and party tips to help customers prepare for trick-or-treat weekend.
Key consumer offers include 33% off candy Oct 15–21, a Kroger Rising Crust pizza coupon for $3.49 (clip up to 5x) Oct 22–Nov 2, a $3 save bundle on s'mores items, and a $5 off $15 qualifying cosmetics/personal care spend. Kroger also promoted exclusive and trending candies and recommended candy quantities for medium neighborhoods (up to 300 pieces).
Kroger Health (NYSE: KR), with support from the Cardinal Health Foundation, will participate in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Participating Kroger Family of Pharmacies will accept unwanted or expired pills, liquids, gels and patches outside stores from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. local time (no medications accepted inside stores; acceptance of liquids/gels/patches may vary by location).
Kroger Health has hosted take back events since 2018 and reports collecting more than 220,000 pounds of medication and serving over 86,000 visitors to date. A full list of locations is available on Kroger Health's website.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) marks the 25th anniversary of its Private Selection brand, a portfolio Kroger values at $2.9+ billion with more than 3,600 unique items and seasonal releases since 2000.
To celebrate, Kroger is offering 4X Fuel Points on all Private Selection purchases through November 4, 2025 (digital coupon or paper coupon available). Select Kroger Family of Stores will host in-store Private Selection tasting events from October 11–19, 2025. The announcement highlights several 2025 product introductions, including Mini Seedless Cucumbers, Peanut Butter Cups, Fire Roasted Poblano Ranch Dressing, Premium Skillet Penne Primavera & Chicken, Spicy Maple Bourbon Pickle Chips, and a Grab & Go American Sandwich Combo.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) voluntarily recalled two deli pasta salads — Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad — sold between Aug 29, 2025 and Oct 2, 2025 at deli counters and grab‑n‑go cases in 1,860 Kroger Family of Stores across 26 states.
The recall follows Fresh Creative Foods' supplier Nate's Fine Foods recalling bowtie and penne pasta for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date. Kroger removed affected items, activated customer notification via receipt messages and emails, and offers full refunds or replacements.
Customers with concerns may call 1‑800‑KROGERS (Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m. ET; Sat–Sun 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. ET).
Kroger Health (NYSE: KR) and Hy-Vee have announced their collaboration to co-host the second annual Nourishing Change Conference from June 2-4, 2026, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa. The conference aims to unite healthcare and retail industry leaders to advance nationwide health outcomes.
The event will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and an Emerging Brands competition. Kroger Health operates over 2,200 pharmacies across 35 states and 220 clinics in 9 states, serving 17 million customers annually. Hy-Vee operates more than 560 business units across nine Midwestern states with annual sales exceeding $14 billion.
Kroger (NYSE:KR) and DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) announced a major expansion of their partnership to offer nationwide grocery delivery starting October 1, 2025. The collaboration will enable delivery from nearly 2,700 Kroger stores through the DoorDash platform, providing customers access to Kroger's complete grocery assortment in as little as one hour.
The partnership integrates Kroger's deals, affordability, and loyalty program discounts into the DoorDash app, covering popular banners like Mariano's, Fred Meyer, Ralphs, and Harris Teeter. DoorDash currently serves over 42 million monthly active users globally, with more than 25% of users ordering from new verticals including grocery in Q2 2025.