Kroger’s first quarter profit rises to $680 million

June 16, 2016 by MMR first quarter profit, Kroger Co., Kroger’s chairman and chief executive officer, Rodney McMullen Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Money

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. on Thursday said its first quarter profit increased nearly 10% to $680 million, or 70 cents per share, on a 2.4% rise in same-store sales, excluding fuel. “We are very pleased with a solid quarter during which we continued to strengthen our connection with customers and expand our ClickList offering to more customers