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Kroger says strategy delivering for shareholders

Kroger says strategy delivering for shareholders

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

Kroger’s net income slips in Q3

Kroger’s net income slips in Q3

CINCINNATI — Both operating and net income tumbled by double digits during the third quarter at Kroger Co., while both sales and adjusted earnings fell short of analysts’ forecasts. As a result, the share price of the nation’s largest supermarket operator fell approximately 2% in early trading after results were announced. Reported net income for

Kroger’s new look

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. is emphasizing its grocery heritage and its food bona fides with a new logo and a marketing campaign built around the slogan Fresh for Everyone. Food is also a key strength Kroger focused on during its investor conference earlier this month, during which company executives argued that the Restock Kroger initiative

Promotions for Kroger executives

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. is promoting several top executives as the retailer continues to remake its business through its Restock Kroger plan. “We are making progress on redefining the customer experience, and our high-performing leaders are determined to maintain that momentum in year two of Restock Kroger and beyond,” Mike Donnelly, the company’s executive vice

Kroger promotes execs to support Restock Kroger

Kroger promotes execs to support Restock Kroger

CINCINNATI — Kroger is promoting several executives as the retailer continues to remake its business through its Restock Kroger plan. “We are making progress on redefining the customer experience, and our high-performing leaders are determined to maintain that momentum in year two of Restock Kroger and beyond,” Mike Donnelly, Kroger’s executive vice president and chief

Kroger, Microsoft partner on technology

Kroger, Microsoft partner on technology

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. and Microsoft on Monday announced a collaboration to test new technologies to improve the customer experience by making it easier to find and purchase items in grocery stores. The companies are unveiling pilot stores near their respective headquarters, in Ohio and Washington, featuring smart shelves with digital displays that update prices

Kroger, Walgreens expand pilot program

Kroger, Walgreens expand pilot program

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Kroger Co. and Walgreens on Tuesday announced two major initiatives, building on the exploratory pilot the companies announced in October, combining America’s food and grocery authority with Walgreens global expertise in pharmacy, health and beauty. “We are redefining the customer experience in a variety of ways through Restock Kroger, including innovative partnerships

Kroger, Ocado pick site for automated warehouse

Kroger, Ocado pick site for automated warehouse

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. has chosen a suburb of its hometown as the site for its first automated customer fulfillment center (CFC). The facility, which is planned for the Cincinnati suburb of Monroe, Ohio, will be the first of 20 that Kroger and partner Ocado plan to build to support the retailer’s online grocery business. “Kroger

Kroger launches men’s grooming line

Kroger launches men’s grooming line

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. has introduced a new store brand men’s shaving and grooming line. Called Bromley’s For Men, the line includes premium razors and replaceable blades, shaving accessories, and skincare. The products are available exclusively in the retail company’s stores and through its delivery and curbside pickup services. “Bromley’s For Men offers a complete,

Kroger and Instacart expand partnership

Kroger and Instacart expand partnership

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. announced plans to expand its grocery delivery coverage area in 2018 by adding 500 stores and curbside pickup locations to the service, which uses grocery delivery specialist Instacart to transport groceries to the shopper’s doorstep. “As part of Restock Kroger, we are investing in redefining our customers’ grocery shopping experience by

Kroger announces expansion of Scan, Bag, Go

Kroger announces expansion of Scan, Bag, Go

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. said Wednesday that it is rolling out its Scan, Bag, Go shopping technology, which allows customers to use a wireless handheld scanner or the Scan, Bag, Go app on their personal device to scan and bag products as they shop for a faster checkout experience. Kroger is introducing the technology is

Kroger reaches ClickList milestone

CINCINNATI — Kroger has opened its 1,000th ClickList store and launched an upgrade of the integrated digital shopping experience for ClickList. “As part of our Restock Kroger plan, we continually invest in redefining our customers’ grocery shopping experiences by bringing online and offline seamlessly together through digital innovation,” says Yael Cosset, the supermarket operator’s chief