KR - Conference and earnings call announcements

Cakes designed by associates during Enterprise-wide decorating contest CINCINNATI, Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today shared new cakes, inspired by Disney and Pixar's Cars and Toy Story, are now available in Kroger's Family of Stores across the country. These cakes were designed by associates during the 2024 Cake Challenge. In January, Kroger invited the top Certified Cake Decorators representing 20 divisions to participate in the 2024 Cake Challenge, with representatives from Disney and DecoPac. Hosted at General Office in Cincinnati, Ohio, decorato

FTC's in-house tribunal violates Constitutional protections against federal government overreach Company remains prepared to defend merger with Albertsons in upcoming federal court trial CINCINNATI, Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today filed a motion for preliminary injunction in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, against the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) administrative proceeding challenging the company's merger with Albertson's Companies, Inc. The company argues that by proceeding in its administrative tribunal, in addition to the separate action in federal court, the FTC is violating Constitutional protections.

CINCINNATI, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) has reached an agreement in principle with plaintiffs to settle the majority of opioid claims that have been or could be brought against the Company by states, subdivisions, and Native American tribes. Along with the execution of certain non-monetary conditions that remain in discussion, Kroger has agreed to pay up to $1.2 billion to states and subdivisions and $36 million to Native American tribes in funding for abatement efforts (both to be paid over 11 years in equal installments), and approximately $177 mil

Results come as Kroger Health and EVERFI celebrate fifth anniversary of collaboration to reduce medication misuse and overdoses CINCINNATI, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kroger Health, the healthcare business of The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), and EVERFI from Blackbaud, the leading social-impact education innovator, today released updated program results stemming from the companies' joint Prescription Drug Safety education curriculum for high school students. The collaboration is celebrating its fifth anniversary and has grown to include 14 geographies across the U.S., reaching more than 100,000 students in 1,300 schools.

Grocer hiring for salaried and hourly roles in retail, supply chain and manufacturing LOS ANGELES, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Food 4 Less/Foods Co today announced it is seeking to hire new associates for roles in retail, supply chain and manufacturing with hiring events starting in March. Potential associates interested in pursuing positions in retail are invited to learn more at in-store weekly hiring events each Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., running from March 17 to May 13. Those wishing to explore roles in supply chain or manufacturing are encouraged to participate in a virtual session offered April 4 and May 2 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST.

Grocer hiring for salaried and hourly roles in retail, supply chain and manufacturing LOS ANGELES, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ralphs Grocery Company today announced it is seeking to hire new associates for roles in retail, supply chain and manufacturing with hiring events starting in early March. Potential associates interested in pursuing positions in retail are invited to learn more at in-store weekly hiring events each Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., running from March 13 to May 13. Those wishing to explore roles in supply chain, manufacturing or delivery are encouraged to participate in a virtual session offered April 4 and May 2 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST.

Agreement increases health access, delivers pricing transparency and helps ensure affordable prices for commercial, Medicare and Medicaid customers CINCINNATI, Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (Kroger) (NYSE:KR), and its Family of Pharmacies and Prime Therapeutics LLC (Prime), a diversified pharmacy benefit manager collectively owned by Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans that serves more than 33 million people, announced a direct agreement for the Kroger Family of Pharmacies to remain in-network effective January 1, 2023. "Kr

America's largest grocery retailer invites private brand suppliers across categories to apply CINCINNATI, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), America's largest grocery retailer, today announced the launch of its Our Brands Innovation Summit, a program to enhance and accelerate the selection of private brand items sold across the Kroger Family of Companies. The program is open to store brand suppliers of food and beverage, health and beauty, packaging and more.  The summit supports the ongoing mission of Kroger's Our Brands portfolio by partnering with selec

Five small local and regional brands selected to diversify Kroger's product offerings and receive strategic mentorship CINCINNATI, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today announced the winners of its second annual Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator. The accelerator cohort consists of five new and emerging brands, each selected to join Kroger's Fresh suppliers and enhance the selection of local items available across the Kroger Family of Companies. "We are thrilled to welcome this year's Go Fresh & Local cohort to our extraordinary portfolio of fresh loc

CINCINNATI, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), America's largest grocery retailer, today announced its participation in the National Convening to Inform the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health at the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, D.C. This one-day event serves to bring together critical viewpoints to identify and discuss solutions for the crises the nation faces around hunger, nutrition and diet-related chronic disease. "Kroger's position at the nexus of fresh food and healthcare gives us a unique perspective on the role nutrit

America's largest grocery retailer invites local and regional growers and producers to apply for annual accelerator program CINCINNATI, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- America's largest grocery retailer, The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today announced the second year of its groundbreaking Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator, a program designed to enhance and accelerate the selection of local items sold in the Kroger Family of Companies. The program provides a pathway to entry for local businesses of all sizes by allowing American-based growers and producers the chance to work directly with the retailer. Through the Supplier Accelerator, Kroger is continuing to expand its fresh departments – including

Retailer uses store pharmacies, Clinics, and Telehealth to increase access to care CINCINNATI, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. Family of Companies (NYSE:KR), urges Americans to remain diligent in seeking proper testing and care for COVID-19. In addition to administering 11 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to date, the company is supporting the Biden-Harris Administration's "Test to Treat" initiative for patients exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 at its 225 The Little Clinic locations in Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, and Virginia. Following a positive test, and if otherwise clinically appropriate

CINCINNATI, Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today announced its inaugural Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator cohort – Maazah, Nona Lim, Queen Charlotte's Pimento Cheese Royale, Simply Southern Sides, and Soupergirl. "We invented the Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator to discover the best, most innovative, and freshest local and regional products – and our group of winners is just that," said Dan De La Rosa, Kroger's group vice president of fresh merchandising. "We are proud to partner with these extraordinary suppliers to bring exciting new produc

CINCINNATI, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced its Family of Companies' first nationwide hybrid hiring event, including virtual and in-store interviews, will take place on Thursday, June 10. The goal of the event is to hire 10,000 associates supporting retail, e-commerce, pharmacy, manufacturing, and logistics operations. The Kroger Family of Companies to Hire 10,000 Associates "The Kroger Family of Companies is one of the largest employers in the country and our longstanding culture of opportunity has created an environment where many people, whether it be an intern, stocker, or pharmacy technician, come for a job and stay for a care

CINCINNATI, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today announced that Gary Millerchip, Kroger's CFO, will address investors at the virtual BMO 16th Annual Farm to Market Conference at 8:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. The presentation will broadcast online at ir.kroger.com. Click on "Events & Presentations" to access the event. The presentation will be available in an archived format following the conference. About Kroger At The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose: to Feed the Human SpiritTM. We are nearly half a million associates w

CINCINNATI, May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today announced notable progress and new initiatives – including the launch of its Small Business Resource Guide – as part of its Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion plan, featuring steps developed in collaboration with associates and leaders to accelerate and promote greater change in the workplace and in the communities the organization serves. "In 2020, Kroger achieved $4.1 billion in diverse supplier spend, representing an increase of 21% versus a year ago and build on our commitment to reach $10 billion in diverse supplier spend by 2030. We remain committed to doing the wo

CINCINNATI, March 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced that it will hold a virtual investor conference on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Kroger executives will provide an update on strategic initiatives and a question-and-answer session will follow immediately after presentations.   The presentation will broadcast online at ir.kroger.com on March 31 from 9:00 a.m. (ET) to approximately 12:00 p.m. (ET). Click on Events & Presentations to access the event. An on-demand replay of the presentations will be available starting at approximately 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 1, 2021. About KrogerAt The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purp