Core Insights - Kroger is promoting air fryer recipes to simplify mealtimes and enhance cooking experiences for customers [1][2][3] - The company emphasizes the health benefits and convenience of using air fryers for preparing meals, particularly vegetables and proteins [3][4] Group 1: Air Fryer Promotion - Kroger is sharing convenient air fryer recipes along with a cheat sheet to assist customers in meal preparation [1][2] - The air fryer is highlighted as a versatile kitchen tool that can elevate simple meals into culinary experiences [3] Group 2: Customer Engagement and Savings - Kroger offers a delivery membership, Boost by Kroger Plus, which can save customers up to $1,100 annually on various services [4][5] - The company provides over $600 in weekly savings through digital coupons, enhancing customer value [4] Group 3: Company Overview - Kroger operates nearly 420,000 associates serving over 11 million customers daily through a seamless digital shopping experience [6] - The company is committed to its purpose of feeding the human spirit and creating communities with ZeroHungerZeroWaste [6]

Retailer's fastest online delivery offers same great prices as in-store shopping CINCINNATI, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today shared how its Express Delivery service can help customers in a pinch by bringing items they need from the store to a customer's door and fast. From a missing ingredient for dinner to cold remedies on a sick day or ingredients customers might have forgotten in their grocery haul, Express Delivery powered by Instacart—the retailer's fastest same day delive ...

Core Insights - Home Chef has partnered with Ayesha Curry to offer exclusive meal kits featuring her recipes, emphasizing bold flavors and fresh ingredients [1][2][3] - The partnership will last for four weeks, with new recipes introduced weekly, available in various formats including Meal Kit, Express Plus, and Culinary Collection [2][3] - Ayesha Curry expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting the convenience of having ingredients delivered for easy meal preparation [2] Company Overview - Home Chef, founded in 2013, is a leading meal solutions company with both online and retail presence, available in over 2,400 stores within the Kroger Family of Companies [6][7] - The company is recognized for its customer service, ranked 1 among meal kits by Newsweek [7] - Home Chef aims to simplify home cooking with delicious meals, allowing customers to enjoy their time at home [6] Promotional Details - First-time customers can use the code "CHEFCURRY" to receive meals for $4.99 per serving, along with various discounts on subsequent orders [4][5] - The promotional offer includes a maximum discount of $41 on the first box and additional discounts on the next five boxes [5] - A giveaway is also being held, where participants can win a selection of beverages and a $100 Home Chef gift card [3]

The Zacks Retail – Supermarkets industry players are facing mounting challenges as inflationary pressures and shifting consumer spending habits weigh on revenues. Budget-conscious shoppers are opting for smaller pack sizes and lower-priced products, squeezing top-line growth. At the same time, rising operational costs — from store upgrades to higher wages and digital investments — are eroding profit margins. However, retailers are leveraging omnichannel strategies, enhancing online capabilities and refining ...

Leadership Changes - Kroger announced that David Kennerley, a veteran from PepsiCo, will join as senior vice president on March 10 and will become chief financial officer (CFO) on April 3, succeeding interim CFO Todd Foley [1][2] - Todd Foley will continue in his interim role until the end of Kroger's fiscal year 2024 reporting cycle and will retire at the end of the first quarter [1][3] Experience and Background - Kennerley has nearly 25 years of experience at PepsiCo, most recently serving as CFO for Europe since March 2020, and he qualified as a chartered accountant at Arthur Andersen before joining PepsiCo [2] - Kroger's Chairman and CEO, Rodney McMullen, expressed confidence in Kennerley's ability to contribute to the company [2][3] Financial Performance and Legal Issues - During the most recent earnings call, Kroger projected identical sales growth of 1.2% to 1.5% for the fourth quarter, emphasizing digital engagement and customer loyalty [4] - Kroger is facing legal challenges, including a lawsuit from Albertsons over the failed $24.6 billion merger, with allegations of breach of contract and concerns about competition in the grocery sector [4][5] - Kroger has labeled the lawsuit as "baseless," accusing Albertsons of intentional breaches during the merger process [6]

Todd Foley to ensure seamless transition before retiring CINCINNATI, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced its succession plan for Chief Financial Officer.David Kennerley, senior vice president and CFO for PepsiCo Europe, will succeed Todd Foley as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective April 3. Kennerley will join Kroger on March 10 as senior vice president while Foley continues as interim CFO through the end of Kroger's fiscal year 2024 reporting cyc ...

Retailer shares the love with floral, candy and other sweet gifts CINCINNATI, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today is sharing the love this Valentine's Day with Bloom Haus floral bouquets, savory date night recipes and swoon-worthy savings on gifts for all lovebirds. Customers can also get special gifts delivered straight to their loved ones' doors with DoorDash and Uber Eats. "Valentine's Day is about celebrating the people who bring us love and joy from Valentines to galentines, k ...

Group 1: Event and Recognition - Kroger and PepsiCo's culinary team won a Gold Mitt Award for Chef's Choice at the FMI Foundation's Stir it Up! event, celebrating ten years of National Family Meals Month [1] - The event aimed to address food security and promote new family flavors, with retailers and suppliers participating to enhance community support [1] Group 2: Industry Collaboration - FMI Foundation plays a crucial role in convening the food industry to tackle issues like food affordability, safety, and accessibility for consumers [1] - PepsiCo emphasizes the importance of partnerships in improving access to nutrition and supporting local communities through accessible recipes during Family Meal Month [2] Group 3: Company Overview - Kroger serves over 11 million customers daily with nearly 420,000 associates, focusing on food inspiration and community initiatives like ZeroHungerZeroWaste [6] - PepsiCo generated over $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, with a diverse portfolio of iconic brands that each generate over $1 billion in estimated annual retail sales [7]

Agreement increases access to convenient, high-quality care for Express Scripts customersCINCINNATI, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and its Family of Pharmacies today announced a new agreement with Express Scripts, the pharmacy benefit services business of Evernorth.The new agreement provides access to prescription medications and health services at the Kroger Family of Pharmacies for Express Scripts customers."At Kroger Health, we believe ev ...

CINCINNATI, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) is introducing OptUP™ Your Nutrition, a new free nutrition coaching program to help customers achieve their health and wellness goals through customized nutrition tips and tools to support healthier eating.The program provides Kroger Plus loyalty customers a free 30-minute virtual nutrition coaching session with a Kroger Health registered dietitian. Kroger Health (PRNewsfoto/The Kroger Co.) "Our ...