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Harris Teeter Launches New Rewards World Elite Mastercard
The new card offers grocery savings and fuel discounts when shopping at Harris Teeter.
EQUITY | Oct 30, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC
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Kroger Plans $5 Billion Investment to Lower Grocery Costs
Kroger executives outlined the multi-year plan at an investor day, saying it aims to sharpen the company’s value proposition and capture more household spending.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:58 PM UTC
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Kroger Plans $5 Billion Investment by 2029 Under New CEO
Kroger unveiled an investment plan to lower prices and improve the shopping experience as new CEO Greg Foran focuses on the grocer’s core business.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:27 PM UTC
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Kroger Targets 7%-11% Annual EPS Growth Through 2029, Reaffirms 2026 Outlook
Kroger reaffirmed fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $5.10-$5.30 and set a 7%-11% annual adjusted EPS growth target for fiscal 2027-2029. The EPS target replaces its prior 8%-11% total shareholder return goal, which in
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 03:38 PM UTC
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Kroger Affirms FY2026 Adjusted EPS Guidance at $5.10-$5.30
Kroger reaffirmed its FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance range of $5.10-$5.30; the cited analyst estimate is $5.21.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 11:13 AM UTC
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Albertsons Begins $8 Billion Trial Against Kroger Over Failed Merger
Albertsons is seeking more than $8 billion in damages from Kroger over the collapse of their agreed $24.6 billion merger. The trial begins Monday.
MNA | Oct 19, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
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Kroger Plans to Eliminate About 3,000 Corporate Jobs
Kroger plans to cut roughly 3,000 corporate jobs over three years, about 37% of its 8,200-person corporate workforce, as it integrates AI more deeply into its operations. Reuters cited an internal memo.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 06:06 PM UTC
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Kroger Reportedly Plans to Cut 37% of Corporate Workforce
Kroger is preparing to cut more than one-third of its corporate staff over the next three years, according to an internal memo obtained by Bloomberg. The cuts are part of an operations overhaul to streamline administrati
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 11:14 PM UTC
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Kroger to Cut About 3,000 Corporate Roles Over Three Years
A memo seen by Reuters says Kroger will reduce its corporate workforce across multiple functions by about 3,000 roles over the next three years.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 09:52 PM UTC
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Albertsons Seeks at Least $8 Billion From Kroger After Merger Collapse
Albertsons is seeking at least $8 billion from Kroger, accusing Kroger leaders of making “lowball offers” to federal regulators before the grocery merger collapsed.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC
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Fuel, Freight and Supplier Costs Bite: How Walmart, Costco, Target and Other Retailers Are Fighting Back
Major U.S. retailers are navigating an uneven, challenging inflation environment, with higher fuel, transportation, and supplier costs continuing to pressure operating costs and margins. Retailers’ responses remain varie
LIVE | Oct 02, 2026, 07:41 PM UTC
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Why Kroger Is Trying to Be More Like Walmart — WSJ
By Sarah Nassauer and Patrick ThomasWhen Red Bull wanted to raise prices on its energy drinks, Kroger booted them from its stores, an unusual move for the Midwestern grocer.But it's a new day at Kroger, one where it uses
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
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President of Kroger Health Colleen Lindholz announces retirement after 31 years of service
CINCINNATI, Sept. 25, 2026 // -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) announced today that Colleen Lindholz, president of Kroger Health, will retire after more than three decades with the company.Colleen joined Kroger as a pharmacis
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 01:04 PM UTC
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ADVISORY — South Korean financial markets closed Thursday — Friday
SEOUL, Sept 24 (Reuters) — South Korean financial markets will be closed from Thursday to Friday for the Chuseok holidays. Markets will resume trade at normal hours on Monday, September 28. For the latest market reports
NEWS | Sep 23, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
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Aldi cuts U.S. grocery prices for fall season amid inflation, competition pressure
Private discount grocer Aldi said on Wednesday it would lower prices on a range of grocery items in the U.S. this fall, a move the company estimates will save shoppers about $86 million as consumers continue to grapple w
NEWS | Sep 23, 2026, 03:29 PM UTC
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KR - Kroger Details AI Strategy Built on Decades Retail Expertise at GroceryShop 2026
KR - Kroger Details AI Strategy Built on Decades Retail Expertise at GroceryShop 2026
NEWS | Sep 22, 2026, 06:35 PM UTC
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Kroger reports Q1 2026 results; to buy Giant Eagle for ~$1.65B
Kroger posted Q1 2026 revenue of $34.62B and EPS $1.05, citing eCommerce and fuel strength and productivity cuts. It agreed to acquire Giant Eagle for about $1.65B, with modest price-target trims referenced.
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 11:27 AM UTC
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Kroger reports quarterly revenue of $34.62B, EPS of $1.05
Kroger said revenue was $34.62 billion, net income was $642 million and diluted EPS was $1.05 for the quarter ended 2026, with each up from a year earlier.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 08:14 PM UTC
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KR - Kroger to Host 2026 Investor Day on October 20, 2026
KR - Kroger to Host 2026 Investor Day on October 20, 2026
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 08:01 PM UTC
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KR - Kroger Ushers in Fall with New Limited-Time Private Selection™ Pumpkin Harvest Collection
KR - Kroger Ushers in Fall with New Limited-Time Private Selection™ Pumpkin Harvest Collection
NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 01:02 PM UTC
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KR - Harris Teeter Announces $253 Million Investment to Enhance Stores and Expand Footprint Across Charlotte Over the Next Three Years
KR - Harris Teeter Announces $253 Million Investment to Enhance Stores and Expand Footprint Across Charlotte Over the Next Three Years
NEWS | Sep 15, 2026, 04:25 PM UTC
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Harris Teeter Announces $253 Million Investment to Enhance Stores and Expand Footprint Across Charlotte Over the Next Three Years
Harris Teeter will make a range of store enhancements across Charlotte and surrounding communities, with updates varying by location, alongside the development of three new stores in the Charlotte metro area.MATTHEWS, N.
NEWS | Sep 15, 2026, 04:25 PM UTC
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Kroger Is Maintained at Buy by Guggenheim
Ratings actions from Benzinga
NEWS | Sep 15, 2026, 01:33 PM UTC
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Kroger analysts trim price targets after Q2 results
After Kroger’s Q2 beat, Evercore ISI and Telsey Advisory Group kept Outperform ratings but cut KR price targets from $75 to $70 and from $78 to $75.
EQUITY | Sep 14, 2026, 04:15 PM UTC
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Kroger reports Q2 sales, profit; eCommerce rises 20%
Kroger posted Q2 sales of $34.62B and GAAP net income of $641M, with adj. EPS of $1.09; it said eCommerce rose 20% as cost cuts helped ease price pressure.
EQUITY | Sep 14, 2026, 11:22 AM UTC
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Earnings Scoreboard: 5 of 6 key S&P 500 reporting firms top EPS estimates and expand Y/Y profits
Corporate earnings featured a notable lineup of reports from 6 key S&P 500 reporting firms across the information technology, health care, industrials, and consumer staples sectors.Earnings Roundup:Let’s take a look at s
EARNINGS | Sep 12, 2026, 01:41 PM UTC
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Key facts: Kroger Co. Q2 eCommerce +20%; FIFO +13 bps; EPS est 1.06
This is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original sources.
EARNINGS | Sep 12, 2026, 07:14 AM UTC
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Top News Today: Stocks Rise as Inflation Report Boosts Odds of Rate Hike
MARKET WRAPSSTOCKS: Stocks rose as oil futures gave back some of their recent gains.TREASURYS: Yields on the two-year and 10-year Treasury notes rose to multiyear highs as elevated consumer-price inflation data set the s
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 11, 2026, 08:46 PM UTC
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Kroger rises after Q2 earnings beat estimates
Kroger gained about 3% after reporting second-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.09 per share and sales of $34.621 billion, both above estimates.
EQUITY | Sep 11, 2026, 05:34 PM UTC
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Kroger cuts full-year sales outlook as shoppers pull back
Kroger reported fiscal second-quarter adjusted EPS of $1.09 and sales of $34.621 billion, both above estimates. The grocer also trimmed its full-year identical-sales growth forecast excluding fuel to 0.2% to 0.8% from 1%
EARNINGS | Sep 11, 2026, 01:59 PM UTC
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Kroger reports Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.09
Kroger said second-quarter identical sales without fuel rose 0.2% and adjusted EPS was $1.09. The company also lowered full-year identical sales guidance without fuel to 0.2% to 0.8% while maintaining its adjusted operat
EQUITY | Sep 11, 2026, 01:15 PM UTC
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Kroger cuts sales guidance after quarterly results
Kroger lowered its outlook for same-store sales excluding fuel, expecting full-year growth of 0.2% to 0.8% versus the prior 1% to 2% range.
EQUITY | Sep 11, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC
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Kroger Q2 profit rises to $641 million
Kroger Co. reported second-quarter profit of $641 million, or $1.05 per share, versus $609 million, or $0.91 per share, last year.
EQUITY | Sep 11, 2026, 11:13 AM UTC
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Kroger shares fall after Q2 earnings digestion
Kroger’s identical sales rose 0.2% and total Q2 sales were $34.6B, but KR fell in early trading as investors digested the results.
EQUITY | Sep 11, 2026, 11:11 AM UTC
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Kroger reports Q2 2026 results and updates 2026 guidance
Kroger reported second-quarter results ended August 15, 2026, and updated elements of its full-year 2026 outlook, including guidance for identical sales and adjusted earnings per diluted share.
EQUITY | Sep 11, 2026, 11:05 AM UTC
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Oracle raises EPS guidance; Adobe reports better Q3 results
Oracle raised fiscal adjusted EPS guidance to $8.10 and expects full-year revenue above $90 billion, while Adobe posted third-quarter fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS of $6.13 and revenue of $6.76 billion.
EQUITY | Sep 11, 2026, 07:17 AM UTC
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Kroger set to report Q2'26 earnings September 11
The Kroger Company (KR) is set to announce Q2'26 results on September 11 before the market opens, with earnings scheduled for 9:30 AM ET (1:30 PM UTC). Revenue is estimated at 34.64 billion USD and EPS is anticipated at
EARNINGS | Sep 10, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
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Calendar of U.S. Earnings Expected in the Week Ahead
Major companies tentatively scheduled to report quarterly earnings in the week ahead, with earnings estimates provided by FactSet Research Systems Inc.Company Symbol Quarter Mean Report Time ·Thursday ·Adobe Inc. (ADBE…
EARNINGS | Sep 10, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
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Kroger (KR) Reports Q2: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings
Grocery retail giant Kroger NYSE:KR will be reporting results this Friday before market hours. Here’s what you need to know.Kroger beat analysts’ revenue expectations last quarter, reporting revenues of $46.12 billion, u
EARNINGS | Sep 10, 2026, 03:01 AM UTC
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S&P 500 outlook turns on inflation, earnings and bond yields
The S&P 500 is stuck in a narrow range, with this week’s key catalysts set to be U.S. PPI and CPI, Adobe and Oracle earnings, and bond-market volatility.
MACRO | Sep 06, 2026, 05:15 PM UTC
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Kroger appoints Mark Ibbotson as store operations chief
Kroger appointed Mark Ibbotson executive vice president and chief store operations officer, effective September 14, 2026.
REGULATION | Sep 02, 2026, 08:55 PM UTC
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KR names Mark Ibbotson Executive Vice President and Chief Store Operations Officer
Kroger named Mark Ibbotson Executive Vice President and Chief Store Operations Officer.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC
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Kroger names Mark Ibbotson Executive Vice President, Chief Store Ops
Kroger announced Mark Ibbotson will join as Executive Vice President and Chief Store Operations Officer, effective September 14.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC
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Citi maintains Kroger at neutral
Citigroup maintained its neutral rating on Kroger.
EQUITY | Sep 01, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC
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KR - National Release: Kroger Is Improving Wellness in Neighborhoods Across America
KR - National Release: Kroger Is Improving Wellness in Neighborhoods Across America
EQUITY | Aug 28, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
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Murray's Cheese To Open Five Kiosks With Cave-Aged Offerings At Harris Teeter Stores In Charlotte
Murray's Cheese To Open Five Kiosks With Cave-Aged Offerings At Harris Teeter Stores In Charlotte
EQUITY | Aug 27, 2026, 11:50 AM UTC
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KR - Murray's Cheese Debuts Exclusive Cave Aged Collection at Harris Teeter
KR - Murray's Cheese Debuts Exclusive Cave Aged Collection at Harris Teeter
EQUITY | Aug 27, 2026, 11:01 AM UTC
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South Korea, US top diplomats hold phone talks
South Korea’s foreign minister and US Secretary of State Rubio held phone talks Monday, Yonhap reports.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 24, 2026, 03:48 PM UTC
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EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 06:36 PM UTC
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DOW KR VICI highs as markets fading
DOW KR VICI highs as markets fading
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 05:20 PM UTC
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South Korea defense minister rejects nuclear arms, U.S. tactical nukes
South Korea’s defense minister says the country cannot develop nuclear arms or accept U.S. tactical nuclear weapons.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 02:26 AM UTC
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Kroger expands Fold Bitcoin gift card program nationwide
Kroger (KR) rolls out the Fold Bitcoin gift card program nationwide, expanding availability of Bitcoin-denominated gift cards (BTC).
CRYPTO | Aug 19, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC
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Rebel Creamery files Chapter 11 after $23.785 million judgment
Rebel Creamery seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Utah after a federal trade-dress ruling awarded Van Leeuwen Ice Cream $23.785 million and ordered Rebel to redesign its packaging.
EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 07:29 AM UTC
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Kroger announces second-quarter conference call with investors
Kroger says it will hold a second-quarter conference call with investors; no date, time, or other catalyst was supplied.
EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 08:15 PM UTC
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KR - Harris Teeter and Titan Farms Celebrate 13th Annual Peaches with a Purpose Campaign
KR - Harris Teeter and Titan Farms Celebrate 13th Annual Peaches with a Purpose Campaign
EQUITY | Aug 13, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
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KR - Harris Teeter Presents 35th Annual Chef's Best Fundraiser Benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
KR - Harris Teeter Presents 35th Annual Chef's Best Fundraiser Benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
EQUITY | Aug 12, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC
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Kroger Names Nate Faust Executive VP
Kroger names Nate Faust Executive Vice President and Chief eCommerce Officer
MNA | Aug 11, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC
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Kroger Launches Prescription Delivery
Kroger introduces new prescription delivery options
EQUITY | Aug 03, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC
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KR WMT Kroger tops list for cheapest prices over Walmart and Aldi: new study Link To Story from NYPOST.com
KR WMT Kroger tops list for cheapest prices over Walmart and Aldi: new study Link To Story from NYPOST.com
EQUITY | Jul 20, 2026, 11:08 AM UTC
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Publix Closes More Stores in 2026 as Walmart Competition, Rising Costs and Online Grocery Shopping Bite: Here are the Locations Affected
Publix is closing several supermarkets in 2026 even as quarterly sales rise, but the moves appear to reflect routine pruning and redevelopment rather than a broad retreat by the employee-owned grocery chain. Closures Tar
EARNINGS | Jul 16, 2026, 01:43 PM UTC