January 25, 2021 by MMR
automated customer fulfillment center, customer fulfillment center (CFC), Gabriel Arreaga, Kroger, Luke Jensen, Ocado, Ocado Solutions
Leading Headlines, Retail News

PHOENIX — Kroger’s previously announced high-tech customer fulfillment center (CFC) in the Southeast region will be located in Phoenix, the company said Friday. The new 200,000-square-foot CFC will support Kroger’s online customers across Arizona, according to the retailer, which is building the automated warehouse facility in partnership with the online retailing specialist Ocado Solutions. The CFC
January 22, 2021 by MMR
Brad Studer, Kroger, Our Brands, PLMA
Supplier News

NEW YORK — PLMA said that Brad Studer, senior director of Our Brands for Kroger, the nation’s largest supermarket chain, will be one of several leading retailers and industry executives to speak, when PLMA unveils its first major online event for store brands in the U.S., Feb. 1-5. Studer’s topic will be Our Brands:
December 17, 2020 by MMR
food trends, Kroger, trending foods
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Topics

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. on Thursday announced its top 10 trending foods of 2020, as well as its food trend predictions for 2021. Based on year-over-year sales growth across Kroger’s business, including nearly 2,800 retail stores and pickup, delivery and ship, the trending foods and beverages of 2020 included: Zero-Calorie Soft Drinks Four-Cheese Mexican Blend
December 3, 2020 by MMR
Kroger, third quarter
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Money, Retail News

CINCINNATI — Kroger reported third quarter comparable store sales growth that beat Wall Street expectations, increasing 10.9% (excluding fuel). Digital sales grew by 108%. The retailer’s earnings also topped expectations. Kroger earnings for the three months ended November 7 were $631 million, or 80 cents per share. That compares to $263 million, or 32 cents
November 16, 2020 by MMR
diversity, Kroger
2020, Issue 11-16-2020, Issues
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. has followed up on its promise to work toward a more equitable and just society by unveiling an action plan to support diversity and inclusion, both within its workforce and among its suppliers. The plan centers on 10 immediate actions within five focus areas, all intended to advance equality and social
October 27, 2020 by MMR
Kroger, Kroger chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen, Restock Kroger
Leading Headlines, Retail News

CINCINNATI — Restock Kroger is delivering cost savings, improved shareholder returns, and a stronger competitive position, the retailer said Tuesday. “Through the Restock Kroger framework and intensity around operational excellence, we are achieving cost savings of over $1 billion each year and are investing savings back into the business with an emphasis on the customer
October 26, 2020 by MMR
Kellogg, Kroger, Michael Schlotman
People, Supplier News

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Kellogg Co. recently announced the election of Michael Schlotman, former executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) at The Kroger Company, to its board of directors, effective immediately. “We are very pleased to welcome Mike to our Board of Directors,” said Steve Cahillane, chairman and chief executive officer, Kellogg Co. “His tremendous financial
October 26, 2020 by MMR
chairman and chief executive officer Rodney McMullen, diversity, inclusion, Kroger, Rodney McMullen
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Topics

CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. on Monday revealed an action plan designed to support diversity and inclusion in its workforce and among its suppliers. “As America’s grocer, Kroger is driven to bring Americans together as an employer, grocery provider and community partner, representing Our Purpose to Feed the Human Spirit,” said Rodney McMullen, Kroger’s chairman and
October 15, 2020 by MMR
Aldi, e-commerce, Kroger, Target, Walmart
Leading Headlines, Retail News

NEW YORK — Demand for contactless commerce is surging during the coronavirus pandemic, and so is the intensity of competition among retailers promoting their delivery services and pickup options to meet the demand. But which grocery brands are rising to the challenge? Survey results out this month from Ipsos measure and rank major U.S. food
September 11, 2020 by MMR
digital sales, eat-at-home, Kroger
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Money

CINCINNATI – The Kroger Co. said fiscal second-quarter sales jumped 13.9% to $30.5 billion, a second consecutive double-digit gain as shoppers continue to eat at home during the coronavirus pandemic. Kroger’s digital business was again a standout in the quarter ended August 15, with online sales increasing 127%. Same-store sales, excluding fuel, increased 14.6% in
August 24, 2020 by MMR
Kroger, pandemic
2020, Issue 08-24-2020, Issues
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. is responding to the historic retail disruption wrought by the coronavirus pandemic by doubling down on its values and purpose. “Throughout the public health crisis, our entire team of 500,000 associates has worked tirelessly to provide a safe environment for our customers and each other, with open stores, e-commerce solutions and
August 24, 2020 by MMR
contactless payments, Kroger
2020, Issue 08-24-2020, Issues
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. this month launched a pilot to test contactless payments, becoming the latest mass retailer to adopt technology that’s become increasingly popular with shoppers since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Kroger introduced contactless payments across its Bellevue, Wash.-based QFC supermarket division, allowing customers to pay at checkout using a contactless chip