Kroger

KR

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Retailer expects to sell 25 million pounds of Halloween candy this season CINCINNATI, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Halloween is one of America's most anticipated celebrations, and candy is at the center of it. This year, The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, expects to sell 25 million pounds of Halloween candy.

Kroger remains a Buy, offering a solid margin of safety as the new CEO advances a turnaround strategy focused on cost savings and price cuts. KR's Q2 performance was resilient despite outbreak-related headwinds, with 5% Adj. EPS growth and e-commerce sales are up 20%, while maintaining strong net debt levels at 1.91x EBITDA. Strategic cost reductions, including ~3,000 corporate job cuts and AI-driven efficiencies, are expected to fund price cuts and store investments, supporting long-term traffic and margin protection.

A sweet treat can turn a bad day around and make a good one great.

Kroger Co. plans to cut more than a third of its corporate workforce in the next three years under new CEO Greg Foran, according to an internal memo obtained by Fast Company. Foran joined the grocery giant in February to succeed interim CEO Ron Sargent.

Kroger (NYSE: KR | KR Price Prediction), the century-old grocery giant, will cut 37% of its corporate workforce as it battles the headwinds of high energy prices, rising costs of certain foods, and the success of rival Walmart (NYSE: WMT).

Kroger (KR) reached $62.56 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.49% change compared to its last close.

Kroger is making big cuts to its corporate workforce. CEO Greg Foran said about 3,000 roles will go away in the next three years.

Kroger is ​planning to cut ‌about a third of its corporate roles ​over the next ​three years as CEO Greg ⁠Foran moves to ​adopt AI into the ​grocer's workflow, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing ​a memo.

With a trial looming, the supermarket owner says its rival tanked their tie-up by refusing to divest more-profitable stores.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, shares that getting vaccinated is one of the most effective steps families can take to protect their health and the health of those around them. Kroger pharmacies make it easy to schedule a vaccine appointment alongside weekly errands.