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E-Commerce
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Kroger's sales are climbing as consumers cook more at home

Kroger increased full-year comparable-sales forecast as shoppers favor value and eating at home, boosting fresh-food, e-commerce and pharmacy sales.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

Kroger's Rotisserie Chicken Looks Bad But It Tastes Better Than Costco's - Tasting Table

Kroger's rotisserie chicken unexpectedly delivered superior flavor and moist, silky texture, surpassing Costco despite initially poor appearance.
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

Kroger's Coupon Solution For Shoppers Who Can't Stand The App - Tasting Table

Kroger, one of the country's largest grocery chains, followed suit by launching digital coupons in the late-aughts. Those clickable savings are now accessible via an app and the company's website, which are linked to rewards cards. However, the process hasn't been embraced by all shoppers, particularly anyone who lacks reliable access to the internet or a smartphone, along with the capability to navigate those communication technologies.
E-Commerce
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Where Did Kroger's Yellow 'Woohoo!' Savings Tags Go? - Tasting Table

Kroger replaced its distinctive "woohoo!" savings stickers with generic "reduced" labels across stores around 2019–2020, while discounts and reduction reasons remain unchanged.
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US news
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Kroger layoffs: Why the grocery giant is axing 1,000 corporate workers as it closes dozens of stores

Kroger is cutting nearly 1,000 corporate jobs and will reinvest savings into new locations, store-level hiring, and customer price reductions.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Kroger's ex-CEO ordered to reveal why he resigned - and '90s pop star Jewel is the driving force

Rodney McMullen is required to explain the reasons for his resignation as Kroger's CEO due to a lawsuit.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Who Makes Kroger Peanut Butter? - Tasting Table

Kroger's private-label peanut butter is made by Tara Foods, a significant manufacturer located in Albany, Georgia, sourcing its peanuts from local farmers.
E-Commerce
fromTruthout
1 month ago

"We're Done Working for Crumbs": Indiana Kroger Workers Reject Second Contract

Kroger's offer included a wage increase of just $0.90 over 3 years for starting pay, along with a $200 Kroger gift card that members called 'insulting.'
US politics
E-Commerce
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Kroger plans to consolidate Texas operations as it battles H-E-B for market share

Kroger consolidates Dallas and Houston operations under Rudy DiPietro to create a Texas Division with over 210 stores. Efficiency and competition are key focuses.
Marketing
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How Kroger designed its catchy new sonic logo

Kroger has launched its first-ever sonic identity, including a logo and theme song, as part of its brand unification strategy.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

This Grocery Store's Potato Chip Is Virtually Tasteless - Tasting Table

Kroger's Crispy and Crunchy Ripples potato chips are excessively salty, greasy, and painful to eat.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

'Please don't abandon us': Kroger store closures spark outcry from workers and shoppers at doomed locations

Let's be clear: Kroger is abandoning our communities just so their Wall Street investors can make an extra buck.
US news
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fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Kroger Isn't The Only Grocery Chain Closing Locations After Failed Merger - Tasting Table

The proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons faced significant opposition, leading to its rejection due to concerns about reduced competition and increased consumer prices.
Business
European startups
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Kroger is closing 60 stores: See the list of locations that are reportedly shuttering in 2025 so far

Kroger plans to close approximately 60 stores over the next 18 months for a modest financial benefit.
The closures follow the unsuccessful merger with Albertsons and may worsen food deserts in affected communities.
fromHackernoon
3 months ago

Kroger (Allegedly) Shared Sensitive Health Data With Meta - Now They're Being Sued | HackerNoon

Kroger's alleged use of a tracking bug has compromised patient confidentiality as it leaked sensitive health information to Meta, breaching privacy laws.
Privacy technologies
SF politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Kroger Workers in Indiana Reject Union-Recommended Contract

UFCW Local 700 members rejected a tentative contract for Kroger workers, citing insufficient wage increases and inadequate treatment of part-time employees.
SF food
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Some supermarkets are overcharging for products marked 'on sale,' Consumer Reports warns

Supermarkets are overcharging customers due to expired price tags, averaging significant overcharges of $1.70 per item amid rising grocery prices.
fromTasting Table
4 months ago

The Worst Store-Bought Tikka Masala Sauce: One Grocery Brand To Avoid Completely - Tasting Table

Our taste tester, writer and chef Lei Shishak ranked 10 store-bought tikka masala sauces and found the Kroger brand the worst for taste and texture.
Everyday cooking
SF food
fromTasting Table
4 months ago

These Are Kroger's Biggest Food Recalls In History - Tasting Table

Kroger has faced significant food recalls due to bacterial contamination, underlining the importance of food safety practices.
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