Kroger

Kroger Takes Short-Term Margin Hit on eCommerce to Drive Long-Term Growth
Kroger Takes Short-Term Margin Hit on eCommerce to Drive Long-Term Growth
November 30, 2023  |  eCommerce

As Kroger continues to drive double-digit digital growth, the grocery giant is accepting a negative impact on profit margins for the time being, betting on...

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Kitchen United’s Closure of Kroger Locations Casts Doubt on in-Grocery Restaurants
Kitchen United’s Closure of Kroger Locations Casts Doubt on in-Grocery Restaurants
November 29, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

Kitchen United has shut down its in-Kroger omnichannel food halls, begging questions about the future of new in-grocery-store restaurants. The food service company, which specializes...

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Grocery Shoppers Continue to Trade Down Despite Inflation Relief
Grocery Shoppers Continue to Trade Down Despite Inflation Relief
November 13, 2023  |  Economy

In times of economic uncertainty and persistent inflation, consumers tend to stretch their budgets to the maximum, especially in essential categories like groceries. To do...

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Nestlé Says Grocery Shoppers Have Burned Through COVID Savings
Nestlé Says Grocery Shoppers Have Burned Through COVID Savings
October 19, 2023  |  Earnings

With consumers’ grocery budgets continuing to be pressured, Nestlé is seeing the post-vaccine boost finally taper off, years after the initial rollout. The global food...

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Kroger Says Meal Subscription Will Take Share From Restaurants
Kroger Says Meal Subscription Will Take Share From Restaurants
October 13, 2023  |  Subscriptions

As consumers seek out more convenient meal options, Kroger’s new Tempo heat-and-eat meal subscription service sees the opportunity to gain share from restaurants, grocers and...

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Grocers Push for Direct Fulfillment Amid Industry’s Digitization
Grocers Push for Direct Fulfillment Amid Industry’s Digitization
October 05, 2023  |  eCommerce

This week in grocery news, Ahold Delhaize USA grocers adopt new direct ordering apps, Ocado reportedly doubles down on automation, and online discount grocer Martie...

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Kroger’s Home Chef Launches Heat-and-Eat Meals as Consumers Seek Takeout Alternatives
Kroger’s Home Chef Launches Heat-and-Eat Meals as Consumers Seek Takeout Alternatives
October 04, 2023  |  Retail

With consumers looking for lower-cost options to replace restaurant delivery and pickup without compromising on speed or convenience, Kroger is expanding its meal solutions business....

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BNPL May Help Consumers Avoid Trading Down, Trading Off on Everyday Essentials
BNPL May Help Consumers Avoid Trading Down, Trading Off on Everyday Essentials
October 03, 2023  |  BNPL

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) may be the payment “lifeline” that keeps consumers from trading down on everyday essentials — and may in fact them...

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1 in 5 Shoppers Pay for Groceries in Installments
1 in 5 Shoppers Pay for Groceries in Installments
September 28, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

With consumers’ economic challenges continuing to limit their spending, many are turning to installment plans just to afford groceries, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals. By the Numbers...

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