Kroger (KR) News Today

The Kroger Co. (KR) shares are slightly higher as investors weigh cost‐cutting measures and portfolio adjustments against new store initiatives and operational upgrades. Recent earnings and guidance remain supportive, but a wave of layoffs and some sell‐side activity have introduced caution.

• Positive Sentiment: Rolling out digital shelf tags in select stores to improve pricing accuracy and operational efficiency. Kroger launches digital shelf tags in some stores, despite controversy
• Positive Sentiment: Breaking ground on a new Marketplace-format store in Hall County to expand Kroger’s footprint and reach new customers. Kroger to break ground on new Marketplace store in Hall County
• Positive Sentiment: Major remodel completed at a far north Fort Worth location to enhance the shopping experience and local engagement. This Kroger in far north Fort Worth got a major makeover — and wants to celebrate
• Positive Sentiment: Featured as one of “4 Warren Buffett Dividend Stocks You Can Buy Now and Hold Forever,” underscoring its long-term income appeal. 4 Warren Buffett Dividend Stocks You Can Buy Now and Hold Forever
• Neutral Sentiment: Published holiday hours ahead of Labor Day to inform customers but with little direct impact on revenue outlook. Are grocery stores open on Labor Day? Hours, details for Kroger, Trader Joe's, more
• Neutral Sentiment: Scheduled second-quarter 2025 earnings conference call for September 11, keeping investors informed of upcoming results. Kroger Announces Second Quarter Conference Call with Investors
• Negative Sentiment: Announced layoffs of roughly 1,000 corporate workers and the closure of dozens of stores as part of a broader cost-savings push. Kroger layoffs: Why the grocery giant is axing 1,000 corporate workers as it closes dozens of stores
• Negative Sentiment: Confirming a “meaningful number” of staff reductions to drive cost savings, underscoring margin pressures. Kroger to Lay Off ‘Meaningful Number’ of Workers in Cost-Savings Push
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple reports detail cuts to the data-analytics division 84.51° and broader corporate shake-ups, raising concerns about execution risk. Why Kroger layoffs target 84.51°: Could it be a step backward?
• Negative Sentiment: Artisan Mid Cap Value Fund sold its Kroger position in Q2, signaling possible reallocation away from the stock. Artisan Mid Cap Value Fund Sold The Kroger Co. (KR) For Better Opportunities
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst commentary raises questions on whether the recent layoffs represent a “buy-the-dip” opportunity for dividend investors. Layoffs Just Hit This Dividend Stock. Should You Buy the Dip?
• Negative Sentiment: Local scanner reports of a police-involved incident at a Walton County store, adding a reputational headwind. Kroger, Walton shooting: Scanner reports police-involved incident in Kentucky
• Negative Sentiment: Repeated coverage of nearly 1,000 corporate layoffs across multiple outlets underscores ongoing restructuring risks. Kroger to Axe Nearly 1,000 Jobs in Latest Corporate Shake-Up. Cincinnati Hit with 200 Layoffs