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Kroger news

09 March 2021
The first customer delivery has been made from the first CFC to open as part of the strategic partnership between Kroger and Ocado. This represents a soft launch for the facility, which will be marked by a grand opening in April. First of two planned sites expected to open this year This first delivery marks an important milestone in the Kroger Ocado partnership. Fulfilled by the Customer F...
09 February 2021
The first cases have been delivered into the first CFC that is due to open as part of the strategic partnership between Kroger and Ocado. First of two planned sites expected to open this year The delivery of the first cases marks an important milestone in the Kroger Ocado partnership. The delivery, into the Customer Fulfillment Centre (CFC) in Monroe, Ohio, comes almost three years since th...
25 January 2021
Kroger and Ocado have confirmed Phoenix, Arizona as the location for one of its 10 announced Customer Fulfillment Centres (CFC). We look at where the two companies will be aiming to grow their share of the US online grocery market. Supporting Fry's and Fry's Marketplace banners Last year, Kroger announced that it would open new facilities in the Great Lakes, Pacific Northwest and Southwest ...
24 December 2020
We look at how several of the leading US retailers are supporting the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine. Walmart supporting healthcare workers in rural areas This month, Walmart has started to administer the Moderna vaccine to healthcare workers (Priority 1A) in New Mexico. Store locations have been selected to support its administration in more rural areas. Given the vital role its stores, ...
16 December 2020
New data from IGD reveals that the online grocery channel is set to represent 5% of the US grocery market by 2022, with a value of $82.0bn. Channel sales almost doubling in 2020 This new forecast represents a significant acceleration of growth within the channel. Previously we had forecast that sales through the channel would not reach this value until 2025. This new forecast aligns with re...
07 December 2020
We look at Kroger’s third quarter results and the continued out-performance of its digital operations. Third quarter key numbers Total sales increased 6.3% to $29.7bn Identical store sales ex-fuel increased 10.9% Digital sales up 108% Operating profit increased from $254m to $792m Source: IGD Research Incrementally profitable digital sales Kroger’s ecommerce ...
25 November 2020
Building on their existing strategic relationship, Kroger and Ocado are expanding their collaboration to include in-store fulfillment. Improving channel economics The extension of the partnership will see Kroger optimise Ocado’s in-store fulfillment solution. This includes proprietary software that supports associates in assembling orders, making it easier and more efficient to find product...
28 October 2020
We review Kroger’s update for investors and review the underlying strengths of the business. 1. Competitive strengths have become more relevant during the pandemic With Kroger sharing that nearly three out of four customers are eating meals prepared at home, multiple times a day, Kroger’s competitive strengths have become more relevant during the pandemic. These include its focus on fresh a...
13 October 2020
Kroger has launched the first generation of Chefbot, its AI-powered Twitter recipe tool which provides customers with mealtime inspiration and personalised recommendations. Helping to provide meal inspiration and reduce food waste Chefbot has been developed in partnership with integrated creative and media agency 360i, and technology partners Coffee Labs and Clarifai. Chefbot is an innovati...
12 October 2020
US-based Kroger has launched two ‘ghost’ kitchens at stores in Indianapolis and Columbus in partnership with ClusterTruck, a technology start-up that operates delivery-only restaurants. Tech-driven solution to meal delivery ClusterTruck is a software platform that powers profitable, vertically integrated delivery-only kitchens. Founded in 2015, the company operates kitchens in Indianapolis,...