Kroger to Standardize Our Brands Date Labels to Reduce Household Food Waste

October 17, 2019 Kroger

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced today its plan to standardize date labels for Our Brands food products, providing simpler, easier-to-understand product quality and safety information as part of its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste social impact commitment.

Kroger Made a Multiyear Mistake in How it Delivers its Groceries, Jefferies Says

October 10, 2019 Jasmine Wu, CNBC

Kroger was downgraded by Jefferies to hold from buy due to what it believes was a key mistake: investing in centralized fulfillment centers instead of micro-fulfillment.

Kroger Opens Two-Level Store in Downtown Cincinnati with First-Ever Food Hall

September 30, 2019 Kroger

“Kroger is thrilled to introduce our first food hall and offer a one-of-its-kind shopping experience in our hometown of Cincinnati, providing a convenient location to experience delicious, quality meals and foods. This innovative destination highlights Kroger’s food-first culture,” said Rodney McMullen, Kroger’s chairman and CEO.

Kroger and Ocado Name Dallas Location of Fifth High-Tech Customer Fulfillment Center

September 13, 2019 The Kroger Co.

“Kroger is incredibly excited to construct one of our industry-leading Customer Fulfillment Centers in Dallas, Texas — one of the largest cities in America — in relationship with Ocado to bring fresh food to our customers faster than ever before,” said Robert Clark, Kroger’s senior vice president of supply chain, manufacturing and sourcing.

Kroger’s Doubts About Turnaround Targets Cloud Quarterly Profit Beat

September 13, 2019 Nivedita Balu, Reuters

Kroger Co on Thursday raised doubts about its profit targets from an ongoing turnaround plan, even as the supermarket chain operator posted a better-than-expected quarterly profit, helped by its investments in delivery and online operations.