KR uses AI and loyalty data to strengthen its retail media platform, enabling smarter audience targeting and expanding advertising growth opportunities.

The collapse of the Albertsons mega-merger forced Kroger NYSE: KR into a severe reckoning. Antitrust regulators effectively shut the door on transformative coast-to-coast consolidation late last year, and the market aggressively punished the uncertainty.

Kroger said Wednesday it plans to buy regional grocer and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in a deal valued at $1.65 billion.

CINCINNATI, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced Emilee De Martino will serve as its next Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer. De Martino succeeds Tim Massa, who announced he will be retiring September 18.

KR's $1.65B Giant Eagle acquisition expands its Midwestern footprint, adding $9B in sales and boosting growth across stores and digital channels.

Cost inflation, pricing pressure and cautious shoppers weigh on the Retail - Supermarkets industry, but omnichannel growth, retail media and scale position WMT and KR to navigate industry woes.

The Dow just closed out its best first half since 2021, up 8.7% year-to-date, yet Wednesday's open felt like a nervous glance at the door. CNBC's Dominic Chu kicked off July with mixed earnings, one big M&A shrug, and a jobs report that gave the bulls something to chew on. Chu flagged the labor data.... The Dow Just Had Its Best First Half Since 2021, but This Jobs Number Is Flashing Yellow

In this article series, I summarize dividend announcements of the past week. Thirteen companies in my database (including 7 banks) announced dividend increases. JPMorgan Chase stands out with a 10% dividend hike, an A+ safety grade, and a new $50B buyback, and trades only 3.35% above fair value. Matson is the week's high-quality non-bank, boasting a 7.34 quality score, 9.4 safety score, and a conservative 10% payout ratio.

Kroger's $1.65 billion acquisition of Giant Eagle expands its presence across key Midwest and Mid-Atlantic markets as competition intensifies among grocery retailers

Kroger is set to acquire Pennsylvania-based grocery chain Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion. The deal, announced Wednesday (July 1), expands Kroger's footprint in the western part of Giant Eagle's home state as well as in Indiana, Maryland, Ohio and West Virginia.