Ghost Kitchens and Meal Kits: Kroger Experiments With New Ways to Sell Prepared Food

April 2, 2021 Melissa Repko, CNBC

At a virtual investor day on Wednesday, Kroger said it is experimenting with new ways to offer customers quick, restaurant-quality meals from ghost kitchens or convenient, preassembled dinner kits.

Fresh Cravings Launches New Hummus at Kroger Nationwide

April 1, 2021 Fresh Cravings

Snackers can rejoice as Fresh Cravings continues to expand beyond its successful chilled salsas with a new line of crave-worthy hummus dips. The line includes timeless flavors such as Classic and Roasted Red Pepper, and is the first hummus to be available in Produce Departments at Kroger and Kroger banners.

Ralphs and Food 4 Less Locations to Close in Los Angeles Over Hazard Pay Rules

Supermarket-chain owner Kroger said it will close three stores in Los Angeles in response to new rules requiring a $5-per-hour pay bump for grocery workers during the pandemic, the latest round of closures it has announced since “hero pay” mandates emerged earlier this year.

Kroger Expands Partnership with 80 Acres Farms to 316 Stores

March 10, 2021 80 Acres Farms

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and 80 Acres Farms bring farm-fresh produce to customers across Ohio. Today, the companies are growing their partnership to reach more shoppers in the Midwest – both in store and online.

Kroger Announces Retirement of EVP and COO Mike Donnelly

March 4, 2021 Kroger

The Kroger Co. announced the retirement of Mike Donnelly, executive vice president and COO, after more than 42 years of distinguished service, effective later this spring. A succession plan will be announced at a later date.