Kroger

KR

Market cap $41.2B

The Zacks Retail - Supermarkets industry is evolving through digital transformation, diversified growth platforms and margin pressure, with WMT and KR well-positioned to navigate the shift.

Of the S&P 500's top 20 biggest decliners, 19 companies are in either the oil and gas or the fertilizer business, and the other one is in agriculture.

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flashfood, the surplus grocery platform trusted by North America's leading grocery retailers, is now available at all 100+ Kroger stores in the Mid-Atlantic Division. Flashfood's platform is addressing surplus food waste in Kroger stores while making fresh, affordable groceries accessible to more shoppers across the southeast. Since launching in 16 Richmond-area Kroger stores last summer, Flashfood has helped Kroger shoppers save nearly $700,000 on fresh grocerie.

Retailer recognizes Earth Month by protecting wildlife, donating to world's leading conservation organization CINCINNATI, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) is inviting customers to celebrate Earth Month by giving back at checkout and rounding up their purchase to the nearest dollar in support of World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) efforts to protect the planet. "Earth Month serves as a reminder each year that our choices have an impact on our planet, from the foods we eat to how we contribute to cleaner, healthier communities," said Keith Dailey, Kroger's group vice president of public affairs and chief sustainability officer.

MATTHEWS, N.C., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Harris Teeter today announced it has been recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Most Trustworthy Companies" for 2026.

California and ​a group of states are seeking $10.3 million in fees and costs ‌for helping block the Kroger-Albertsons merger, a bid that would refill the state's coffers as it emerges as a major player in U.S. antitrust enforcement.

From basket fillers to Easter staples, customers find value in every aisle CINCINNATI, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced its celebrating Easter and the return of Spring with savings across the store, including Easter meal staples, brunch favorites, basket fillers and candy for every bunny. "Our customers are savvy shoppers, and they know a good deal when they see one, no hunt required," said Carlo Baldan, Group Vice President of Fresh Merchandising at Kroger.

Customers can earn 4X Fuel Points March 27–29 and April 3–5 CINCINNATI, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) America's grocer, today announced two special 4X Fuel Points Spring Weekend events to help customers fuel up. From March 27–29 and April 3–5, customers can earn 4X the Fuel Points on groceries and eligible purchases with a digital or in store accessible coupon.

The retail industry could soon be taking the next hit from the Iran war's disruption to the global supply chain. Experts and analysts say the exact impacts are too early to determine, but the Strait of Hormuz closure could mean higher prices on the shelves for consumers.

The materials sector of the S&P 500 has been the strongest of the index's 11 sectors since Feb. 27.