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29 November 2023
In August 2021, Kroger announced its partnership with Kitchen United, a software company turned ghost kitchen specialist. Together they opened eight ghost kitchens inside Kroger stores under the name Kitchen United Mix, which were in California, Texas, Ohio and Indiana.  In July 2022, Kitchen United raised $100m from a group of investors, including contributions from grocers Kroger and Couche-...
04 October 2023
US-based Kroger has launched a new Hispanic-inspired private label range. Kroger Mercado offers more than 50 products including fresh meat, drinks, snacks, sides and desserts. $30 bn business Kroger has focused the initial range on meeting the needs of Hispanic shoppers and those with a passion for the culture and its food. The retailer has aimed to create authentic and relevant products, f...
04 October 2023
I've recently spen time in US grocery stores to see first-hand how retailers in Dallas and Bentonville are bringing their strategic priorities to life. Across the week I spent there, I saw around 40 stores and noticed a lot of similarities across them, ranging from off-fixture displays to food for now options, to healthcare facilities and more. Here are 8 key takeaways from my week of store vi...
13 September 2023
Kroger and Albertsons announced they have entered into a definitive agreement with wholesale company C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC for the sale of 413 stores, which should help to drive forward the completion of their planned merger. In addition to stores this will also include the sale of banners, eight distribution centres (DC’s), two regional offices and five private label brands “We are very...
13 September 2023
Kroger’s Q2 results were driven by strong digital sales growth, the performance of its own brands and increased profit generated through alternative revenue streams. Here we explore those results in closer detail. Q2 key numbers Total sales decreased by 2.2% (year-on-year) to $33,853m Identical (ID) sales (ex-fuel) increased 1% Digital sales increased 12% Solid digital perform...
03 July 2023
US retailer Kroger is looking to develop the next generation of retail media by bringing its advertising technology in-house. Building an in-house advertising platform is expected to streamline its retail media buying process and will enable it to offer its branded partners a ‘more unified marketing strategy’ across both on and off-site media channels.   Developing a new platform Kroger lau...
25 May 2023
Our global analysts share some of the latest headlines across the globe. Here's what you need to know. Europe: Salling Group have ended its Basalt format, after trailing the hard discount concept the retailer has decided to not continue  In the Netherlands, Albert Heijn’s home delivery and store supply services in the centre of Rotterdam are powered by 100% electric energy. W...
25 May 2023
Kroger is partnering with Cooler Screens to bring its smart screens into 500 stores across the US. This follows a successful three-year pilot that aimed to improve in-store consumer experiences with dynamic, interactive media, and digital merchandising. Dynamic digital displays Cooler Screens has transformed doors on chilled units in stores into digital IoT smart screens, enabling the deliv...
20 March 2023
We look at how Kroger is planning to rollout a fleet of driverless trucks in partnership with autonomous middle mile logistics supplier Gatik. Transport of customer orders Kroger and Gatik have announced a multi-year partnership to transport customers orders within Kroger’s distribution network in Dallas, Texas. Gatik’s autonomous box trucks will be used to transport products from a Kroger ...
03 March 2023
Kroger released its results for Q4 and the full 2022 financial year. We review the retailer’s results, including progress on its leading with fresh and accelerating with digital strategies. Q4 results and full year performance Key indicators and insights from Kroger FY 2020 results: Total sales in Q4 increased 5.9% to $34.8 bn Identical sales (ex-fuel) increased 6.2% in Q4 Total...