CINCINNATI, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Stuart Aitken is stepping down as senior vice president, chief merchandising and marketing officer, to pursue other professional opportunities. Aitken will remain in his role at Kroger through December 31, 2024.

Mary Ellen Adcock, Kroger's senior vice president of operations, will succeed him as chief merchandising and marketing officer.

CINCINNATI, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced today it will host its third quarter 2024 earnings conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Kroger's management team will comment on financial and operational results for the third quarter 2024.

The presentation will broadcast online at ir.kroger.com. Click on "Quarterly Results" to access the event. An on-demand replay of the webcast will be available at approximately 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 5, 2024. 

CINCINNATI, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced Kroger's senior vice president and chief people officer Tim Massa's induction to the National Academy of Human Resources (NAHR) as a fellow. NAHR fellows are recognized for their sustained achievements and contributions to their organizations, the HR profession and society at large.

"We are extremely fortunate to have Tim Massa leading our associates, ensuring our teams enjoy a culture of opportunity, growth and careers with purpose," said Rodney McMullen, CEO of Kroger. "Tim leads by example, bringing Kroger values to life everyday guided by the principle that our associates are the heart of our company, enabling us to serve customers and communities. It takes a remarkable HR professional to achieve the status of NAHR Fellow, and Tim is more than deserving of this distinction."

CINCINNATI, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) (the "Company" or "Kroger") announced today that it has extended the expiration date of the previously announced offers to exchange (the "Exchange Offers") any and all outstanding notes (the "ACI Notes") of Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) ("ACI"), New Albertsons, L.P., Safeway Inc., Albertson's LLC, Albertsons Safeway LLC and American Stores Company, LLC, as applicable, for up to $7,441,608,000 aggregate principal amount of new notes to be issued by the Company (the "Kroger Notes") and cash. Additionally, Kroger announced today that it has extended the expiration date for the related solicitations of consents (collectively, the "Consent Solicitations") to adopt certain proposed amendments (the "Proposed Amendments") to the indentures (collectively, the "ACI Indentures") governing the ACI Notes, solely with respect to the Unconsented Series (as defined in the Company's press release issued on September 11, 2024). The Company hereby extends such expiration date from 5:00 p.m. New York City time on November 20, 2024 to 5:00 p.m. New York City time on November 26, 2024 (as the same may be further extended, the "Expiration Date").

The retailer is unveiling the most popular Thanksgiving foods and holiday shopping habits based on surveyed households.

CINCINNATI, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In preparation for Thanksgiving, The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) surveyed customers to see how they plan to shop and what they plan to eat during the holidays this year.

"Thanksgiving is such a special time of year and we take pride in knowing exactly what is important to our customers during this holiday season," said Tom Duncan, Vice President, Head of Marketing at Kroger. "No matter how they choose to celebrate, we're happy to provide our customers with value on the items they need, want and love this Thanksgiving."

Retailer drops price on zero-compromise shopping guide for the third year; more than $800 in savings available on holiday staples

CINCINNATI, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today shared its zero-compromise Freshgiving meal offering customers a holiday basket that includes all the staples for less than $4.85 per person—even more affordable than the retailer's turkey day bundle last year. Complete with pumpkin pie, turkey at the center of the plate and plenty of fresh sides, this feast is sure to please.

The 2024 Kroger holiday campaign debuts with a heartfelt message of togetherness

CINCINNATI, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today unveiled its holiday film, celebrating the joy of togetherness and connecting with loved ones through food. Developed in collaboration with Kroger's agency of record, adam&eveDDB New York, the campaign showcases the power of sharing food – and how that simple act can create a meaningful bond.

"At Kroger, we understand how food can transcend differences, cure loneliness and speak from our hearts in a way that words cannot," said Stuart Aitken, Kroger Senior Vice President and Chief Merchant & Marketing Officer. "What we love about this film is how it so acutely illustrates the power of food to bring people together and express kindness. We hope this message—share your food, share your heart—inspires families, friends and neighbors to pull up an extra seat at their table this holiday season and revel in the simple joy of being together."

CINCINNATI, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) (the "Company" or "Kroger") announced today that it has extended the expiration date of the previously announced offers to exchange (the "Exchange Offers") any and all outstanding notes (the "ACI Notes") of Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) ("ACI"), New Albertsons, L.P., Safeway Inc., Albertson's LLC, Albertsons Safeway LLC and American Stores Company, LLC, as applicable, for up to $7,441,608,000 aggregate principal amount of new notes to be issued by the Company (the "Kroger Notes") and cash. Additionally, Kroger announced today that it has extended the expiration date for the related solicitations of consents (collectively, the "Consent Solicitations") to adopt certain proposed amendments (the "Proposed Amendments") to the indentures (collectively, the "ACI Indentures") governing the ACI Notes, solely with respect to the Unconsented Series (as defined in the Company's press release issued on September 11, 2024). The Company hereby extends such expiration date from 5:00 p.m. New York City time on November 14, 2024 to 5:00 p.m. New York City time on November 20, 2024 (as the same may be further extended, the "Expiration Date").

CINCINNATI, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) (the "Company" or "Kroger") announced today that it has extended the expiration date of the previously announced offers to exchange (the "Exchange Offers") any and all outstanding notes (the "ACI Notes") of Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) ("ACI"), New Albertsons, L.P., Safeway Inc., Albertson's LLC, Albertsons Safeway LLC and American Stores Company, LLC, as applicable, for up to $7,441,608,000 aggregate principal amount of new notes to be issued by the Company (the "Kroger Notes") and cash. Additionally, Kroger announced today that it has extended the expiration date for the related solicitations of consents (collectively, the "Consent Solicitations") to adopt certain proposed amendments (the "Proposed Amendments") to the indentures (collectively, the "ACI Indentures") governing the ACI Notes, solely with respect to the Unconsented Series (as defined in the Company's press release issued on September 11, 2024). The Company hereby extends such expiration date from 5:00 p.m. New York City time on November 7, 2024 to 5:00 p.m. New York City time on November 14, 2024 (as the same may be further extended, the "Expiration Date").

CINCINNATI, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and bitewell, the FoodHealth Company, today announced their collaboration to bring bitewell's FoodHealth Score, an innovative nutrition scoring system, to Kroger customers nationwide. The scoring system seeks to give customers a fast, reliable way to evaluate the healthfulness of their food.

bitewell's FoodHealth Score rates foods from 1 to 100 based on multiple factors including nutrient density and ingredient quality. With the system, Kroger customers can view the FoodHealth Score of an item while shopping online or within the Kroger app. Customers are also able to access the FoodHealth Score in-store by scanning the product's UPC codes. The easy-to-read score helps customers instantly identify foods that align with their health goals, making shopping for their families easier. Customers with a digital account can view their past purchases' FoodHealth Score and analysis of their purchasing trends through their "Nutrition Insights" online.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) (the "Company" or "Kroger") announced today that it has extended the expiration date of the previously announced offers to exchange (the "Exchange Offers") any and all outstanding notes (the "ACI Notes") of Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) ("ACI"), New Albertsons, L.P., Safeway Inc., Albertson's LLC, Albertsons Safeway LLC and American Stores Company, LLC, as applicable, for up to $7,441,608,000 aggregate principal amount of new notes to be issued by the Company (the "Kroger Notes") and cash. Additionally, Kroger announced today that it has extended the expiration date for the related solicitations of consents (collectively, the "Consent Solicitations") to adopt certain proposed amendments (the "Proposed Amendments") to the indentures (collectively, the "ACI Indentures") governing the ACI Notes, solely with respect to the Unconsented Series (as defined in the Company's press release issued on September 11, 2024). The Company hereby extends such expiration date from 5:00 p.m. New York City time on November 1, 2024 to 5:00 p.m. New York City time on November 7, 2024 (as the same may be further extended, the "Expiration Date").

CINCINNATI, Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) (the "Company" or "Kroger") announced today that it has extended the expiration date of the previously announced offers to exchange (the "Exchange Offers") any and all outstanding notes (the "ACI Notes") of Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) ("ACI"), New Albertsons, L.P., Safeway Inc., Albertson's LLC, Albertsons Safeway LLC and American Stores Company, LLC, as applicable, for up to $7,441,608,000 aggregate principal amount of new notes to be issued by the Company (the "Kroger Notes") and cash. Additionally, Kroger announced today that it has extended the expiration date for the related solicitations of consents (collectively, the "Consent Solicitations") to adopt certain proposed amendments (the "Proposed Amendments") to the indentures (collectively, the "ACI Indentures") governing the ACI Notes, solely with respect to the Unconsented Series (as defined in the Company's press release issued on September 11, 2024). The Company hereby extends such expiration date from 5:00 p.m. New York City time on October 28, 2024 to 5:00 p.m. New York City time on November 1, 2024 (as the same may be further extended, the "Expiration Date").

CINCINNATI, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) revealed its top five food trends for 2025, predicting emerging trends, customer behaviors and anticipated popular items for the year ahead.

The trend predictions are developed by Kroger's industry-leading team of food experts including Our Brands' product developers, chefs, buyers, culinary specialists and Kroger's retail data science arm, 84.51º, for a well-rounded projection of what customers will be buzzing about for the upcoming year. From budget-conscious shopping preferences to new and bold flavor discovery, Kroger's trend predictions provide a unique look at what's in store for 2025.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) (the "Company" or "Kroger") announced today that it has extended the expiration date of the previously announced offers to exchange (the "Exchange Offers") any and all outstanding notes (the "ACI Notes") of Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) ("ACI"), New Albertsons, L.P., Safeway Inc., Albertson's LLC, Albertsons Safeway LLC and American Stores Company, LLC, as applicable, for up to $7,441,608,000 aggregate principal amount of new notes to be issued by the Company (the "Kroger Notes") and cash. Additionally, Kroger announced today that it has extended the expiration date for the related solicitations of consents (collectively, the "Consent Solicitations") to adopt certain proposed amendments (the "Proposed Amendments") to the indentures (collectively, the "ACI Indentures") governing the ACI Notes, solely with respect to the Unconsented Series (as defined in the Company's press release issued on September 11, 2024). The Company hereby extends such expiration date from 5:00 p.m. New York City time on October 22, 2024 to 5:00 p.m. New York City time on October 28, 2024 (as the same may be further extended, the "Expiration Date").

Nourishing Change Conference will convene leaders across healthcare sectors for innovative dialogue and engagement on nutrition security, care delivery, community and mental well-being

CINCINNATI, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today announced the Nourishing Change Conference, an inclusive summit on the future of health and wellbeing in America, will occur May 13 - 15, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. This groundbreaking event is designed to explore the transformative power of nutrition, consumer product goods, technology, pharmacy, clinic, retail and other health interventions that can improve the holistic health of individuals and communities. This collaborative event reflects the cross-sector commitment of organizations to collectively drive change.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) (the "Company" or "Kroger") announced today that it has extended the expiration date of the previously announced offers to exchange (the "Exchange Offers") any and all outstanding notes (the "ACI Notes") of Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) ("ACI"), New Albertsons, L.P., Safeway Inc., Albertson's LLC, Albertsons Safeway LLC and American Stores Company, LLC, as applicable, for up to $7,441,608,000 aggregate principal amount of new notes to be issued by the Company (the "Kroger Notes") and cash. Additionally, Kroger announced today that it has extended the expiration date for the related solicitations of consents (collectively, the "Consent Solicitations") to adopt certain proposed amendments (the "Proposed Amendments") to the indentures (collectively, the "ACI Indentures") governing the ACI Notes, solely with respect to the Unconsented Series (as defined in the Company's press release issued on September 11, 2024). The Company hereby extends such expiration date from 5:00 p.m. New York City time on October 16, 2024 to 5:00 p.m. New York City time on October 22, 2024 (as the same may be further extended, the "Expiration Date").

Retailer plans to hire more than 25,000 retail, e-commerce and healthcare associates

CINCINNATI, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced its Family of Companies are seeking to hire more than 25,000 associates as it readies for the holiday season and beyond. Candidates are invited to explore rewarding roles across the business, from front end clerks, baggers and deli bakery clerks to pharmacy technicians, Kroger delivery drivers and more.

Retailer pairs candies with festive drinks, shares ghostly deals and spellbound recipes

CINCINNATI, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today shared its Halloween guide highlighting America's favorite candies, hauntingly-good savings and wicked recipes to elevate any festive celebration this fall.

"Halloween is a special time of year when we can unleash our creativity, enjoy the company of family and friends and feel nostalgic about all things fall and ghostly," said Carlo Baldan, group vice president of center store merchandising at Kroger. "Whether you're preparing for trick-or-treaters, planning a Halloween party or staying in, Kroger is creepin' it real with savings on customer favorite candies and treats for the whole family."

Boost: An easier way to save—now with streaming options included in annual membership

CINCINNATI, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced Boost by Kroger Plus will now include Disney streaming options as part of annual memberships. Kroger Plus members can select Disney+ Basic (With Ads), Hulu (With Ads) or an ESPN+ subscription as part of an inclusion benefit.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) (the "Company" or "Kroger") announced today that it has extended the expiration date of the previously announced offers to exchange (the "Exchange Offers") any and all outstanding notes (the "ACI Notes") of Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) ("ACI"), New Albertsons, L.P., Safeway Inc., Albertson's LLC, Albertsons Safeway LLC and American Stores Company, LLC, as applicable, for up to $7,441,608,000 aggregate principal amount of new notes to be issued by the Company (the "Kroger Notes") and cash. Additionally, Kroger announced today that it has extended the expiration date for the related solicitations of consents (collectively, the "Consent Solicitations") to adopt certain proposed amendments (the "Proposed Amendments") to the indentures (collectively, the "ACI Indentures") governing the ACI Notes, solely with respect to the Unconsented Series (as defined in the Company's press release issued on September 11, 2024). The Company hereby extends such expiration date from 5:00 p.m. New York City time on October 9, 2024 to 5:00 p.m. New York City time on October 16, 2024 (as the same may be further extended, the "Expiration Date").