FTC Sues to Block Kroger, Albertsons Merger, Arguing Deal Would Raise Grocery Prices and Hurt Workers

February 27, 2024 Melissa Repko, CNBC

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said Monday that it is suing to block the merger of Kroger and Albertsons, saying the combination of the two major grocers would result in higher prices for shoppers and lower wages for workers.

Kroger Recognizes Zero Hero Student Award Winners

July 5, 2023 Kroger

The Kroger Co. shared that 10,310 students across America have been named Zero Hero award winners through the retailer’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste youth engagement program.

Kroger and NVIDIA to Reinvent the Shopping Experience Through State-of-the-Art, AI-Enabled Applications and Services

March 28, 2022 NVIDIA

The Kroger Co. and NVIDIA announced a strategic collaboration to reimagine the shopping experience using AI-enabled applications and services.

Kroger Board of Directors Approves $1 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization

January 4, 2022 Kroger

“We are customer obsessed and focused on leading with fresh and accelerating with digital, which is building momentum in our business and will drive Kroger’s long-term success,” said Rodney McMullen, Kroger’s chairman and CEO. “Kroger’s share repurchase authorization reflects our Board of Directors’ confidence in the strength of our free cash flow and our ability to deliver consistently strong and attractive total shareholder returns.”

Kroger Family of Companies to Provide Free COVID-19 Testing for Frontline Associates

May 4, 2020 Kroger

The Kroger Family of Companies (NYSE: KR) today announced the continued protection of frontline associates by making free COVID-19 testing available, based on symptoms and medical need. Paired with additional safety measures, Kroger remains committed to protecting the health and well-being of its associates.