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Kroger plans to name Greg Foran, a New Zealand-born former Walmart U.S. chief and ex-Air New Zealand CEO, as its next CEO, becoming Kroger's first outsider to lead. He would replace interim CEO Ron Sargent after Rodney McMullen's resignation following an internal ethics probe; an announcement could come as early as Feb. 9, per Wall Street Journal.
Kroger plans to appoint Greg Foran, the former Walmart U.S. chief and ex-Air Zealand CEO, as its permanent CEO, according to The Wall Street Journal. The move follows the ouster of Rodney McMullen and places interim leader Ronald Sargent at the helm during a leadership search, with an official announcement expected soon.
Amid a winter storm bearing down on Ohio, Kroger is closing 115 stores in its Columbus Division early on Sunday; a WSYX report lists the affected locations and notes the weather disruption.
Kroger will close all Cincinnati-area stores at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 due to a winter storm, with normal hours resuming Monday; the forecast calls for another 2–3 inches of snow and heavier snow this evening across Cincinnati and surrounding counties.
Kroger will close all Columbus Division stores at 6 p.m. Sunday due to the winter storm, with normal reopening on Monday; Giant Eagle is also closing early. Central Ohio counties are under Level 2 or 3 snow emergencies as several inches to a foot of snow falls, with brutal cold expected afterward.
Kroger operates about 20 regional banners—Ralphs, King Soopers, Fry’s, Smith’s, Fred Meyer, QFC, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Pic’n Save, Metro Market and others—so familiar local stores feel distinct while sharing sourcing, private-labels, and logistics. A failed $24.6 billion merger with Albertsons prompted regulator pushback and led to continued consolidation, with Kroger-announced store closures (up to ~60 across 11 states) signaling ongoing upheaval in the grocery sector alongside Safeway.
A Colorado man and other customers who unknowingly purchased tainted diesel at Denver gas stations are seeking reimbursement for costly car repairs, with some facing bills over $3,000. Despite assurances from gas station chains like Kroger that they will work with impacted customers, many are concerned about the reimbursement process and additional costs such as towing and transportation. State officials advise impacted customers to contact the stations or the Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety for assistance.
Kroger has sold its subsidiary Vitacost.com, an online health and wellness retailer, to iHerb, with the transaction closing on January 8, as part of Kroger's strategy to focus on its core business and simplify operations. The sale aims to help Vitacost reach its full potential under iHerb's leadership, with minimal disruption to customers and employees.
Kroger has launched the Verified Savings Program offering 20% discounts on fruits and vegetables for eligible customers receiving government assistance, with additional benefits like half-off Boost memberships, aiming to improve food access and security. The program is valid through January 31, 2026.
Kroger has launched the Verified Savings Program, offering a 20% discount on produce and half-off Boost memberships for eligible customers receiving government assistance, aiming to improve food affordability and security.
A Michigan Powerball player won $1 million by matching five numbers in the December 24 drawing; the ticket was sold at a Kroger in Howell, and the winner has one year to claim the prize at Michigan Lottery headquarters.
Kroger has recalled two types of deli pasta salads sold across multiple states, including Utah, due to potential listeria contamination from the pasta ingredient supplier, urging customers to return the products for refunds and avoid consumption.
Kroger has voluntarily recalled two types of pasta salads due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious or fatal infections, affecting stores nationwide including Kroger, Baker's, City Market, and others, sold between August 29 and October 2. Consumers are advised not to eat the products and to return them for a refund.
Kroger has recalled certain pasta products sold across 28 states, including Alabama, due to potential Listeria contamination, which can cause serious illness or death, especially in vulnerable populations. No illnesses have been reported, but the products have been removed from shelves and may still be in consumers' refrigerators.
Kroger has voluntarily recalled two varieties of deli pasta salads, Basil Pesto Bowtie and Smoked Mozzarella Penne, sold across multiple states due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination from the pasta ingredient supplied by Nate’s Fine Foods. No illnesses have been reported, but consumers are advised not to eat the products and to return them for a refund or replacement.