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Fast Company • 5 minutes ago

Kroger layoffs: Grocery giant will slash thousands of corporate jobs as CEO asserts need for ‘faster decisions'

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.

Fast Company • 21 hours ago

Kroger To Cut 37% Of Corporate Jobs–Another AI Win

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).

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 13, 2026

Kroger plans to cut about a third of corporate roles over the next three years, Bloomberg News reports

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.

Reuters • Oct 12, 2026

Albertsons Wants $8 Billion From Kroger After Failed Merger

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

WSJ • Oct 12, 2026

Kroger helps keep families healthy this fall

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.

PRNewsWire • Oct 12, 2026

Kroger (KR) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know

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

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 12, 2026

Kroger to cut 3,000 corporate employees over the next 3 years. Read the memo.

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.

Business Insider • Oct 12, 2026

The Grocery Shelf Battle Is Changing—Who Comes Out Ahead?

Store brand sales are growing as consumers look for ways to mitigate elevated food prices. Private label sales in the United States reached $330 billion in 2025, according to Circana.

MarketBeat • Oct 11, 2026

Kroger: A Low Valuation Hurdle With Plenty To Prove

Kroger is rated a buy, with a low valuation hurdle requiring only modest free cash flow growth to justify current pricing. KR's eCommerce restructuring, KPM unit growth, and the pending Giant Eagle acquisition offer significant upside, though integration risk remains. Management's capital allocation is aggressive, with 2026 buybacks and dividends exceeding projected free cash flow, raising leverage concerns.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 4, 2026