CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. posted second-quarter results that topped forecasts. Identical store sales (excluding fuel) declined 0.6% but increased 14.0% on a two-year stack basis. The two-year stack for digital sales grew 114%. The company also said that its alternative profit business continued its strong growth, tracking toward the high end of annual expectations. “Our
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. opened a new, 52,000-square-foot urban format store in its hometown here on Wednesday. The store in downtown Cincinnati includes the retailer’s first-ever food hall, called On The Rhine Eatery. The food hall showcases the grocer’s own food restaurant concept, Kitchen 1883 Café and Bar, as well as the outposts of a
CINCINNATI — King Soopers president Russ Dispense has announced plans to retire from the Kroger Co. division July 1, after 51 years with the company. “Throughout his distinguished career, Russ has always been known for his passion for the community, King Soopers and for people,” said Kroger chairman and chief executive officer Rodney McMullen. “His