Statement From National Grocers Association President and CEO Greg Ferrara on the Kroger-Albertsons Merger Ruling

“Main Street America has been decimated over the years, losing locally owned grocery stores, pharmacies, and hardware stores. Antitrust laws provide important guardrails to help keep markets free and open, but when enforcers fail to do their jobs, the system breaks down and our communities suffer.”

Albertsons Demands Billions from Rival Kroger After Terminating Merger Bid

The formal termination ends a two-year effort by the chains to combine, which regulators argued would lead to higher prices for shoppers.

U.S. Food Retail Sector Faces $219 Billion Risk from Pesticides

December 10, 2024 Friends of the Earth

The scorecard finds that companies have not done nearly enough to reduce their use of toxic pesticides while also highlighting industry leadership — Whole Foods Market, Kroger, and Meijer have released meaningful pesticide policies in the past year. 

Celebrate the Holidays with Murray’s Cheese from Kroger

December 10, 2024 Kroger Co.

Get the perfect gift for any foodie or cheese enthusiast by visiting Murray’s Cheese in Kroger Family of Stores for an expert-led shopping experience with a cheesemonger.

Kroger Announces Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer Succession

November 26, 2024 Kroger

The Kroger Co. announced that Stuart Aitken is stepping down as senior vice president, chief merchandising and marketing officer, to pursue other professional opportunities. Aitken will remain in his role at Kroger through December 31, 2024.