Recent events
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2026
Kroger store closures
Fast Company reports that Kroger is closing more than 50 locations across 18 states; the supplied source does not identify the locations or closure dates.
2026
Albertsons seeks more than $8 billion in damages from Kroger over failed merger
Albertsons announced it is seeking more than $8 billion in damages from Kroger, alleging that Kroger failed to come up with an asset divestiture plan that would have appeased the antitrust regulators evaluating the retailers' previously planned merger. Albertsons claims Kroger refused to divest assets necessary for antitrust approval, ignored feedback from the FTC and state regulators, and refused to work with Albertsons in good faith. The claim, made in the Delaware Court of Chancery where Albertsons has also filed a suit seeking the $600 million break-up fee, includes lost shareholder value and other related losses from the failed merger; that trial is scheduled to begin on Oct. 19. The allegations are Albertsons' claims and have not been adjudicated.
2026
Kroger cuts identical sales forecast for 2026
Kroger lowered its identical sales forecast for 2026, and its stock (KR) declined following the announcement.
2026
Jalapeño recall expands to downstream products
Following a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors of fresh jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, downstream recalls are being conducted for recalled jalapeños and products containing them. Whole Foods Market recalled salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared products containing jalapeños sold online and in stores across multiple states, and Taylor Fresh Foods recalled multiple products containing recalled jalapeños distributed to retail distribution centers in numerous states. Stores that received recalled products include Hannaford, Kroger, Stop and Shop, Target, Trader Joe's, Walmart, and Whole Foods. Taylor Fresh Foods is no longer sourcing products from this farmer and will fill orders from alternative suppliers. FSIS also issued a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated jalapeños that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
2026
Taylor Farms Spicy Roast Beef Sandwich recall
Taylor Fresh Foods, the parent company of Taylor Farms, recalled its finished products containing jalapeños linked to potential salmonella contamination. The Spicy Roast Beef Sandwich PS was sold at Kroger stores in South Carolina; consumers who purchased the recalled product were advised to throw it away, and refunds were available at the place of purchase.
2026
Kroger launches combined grocery and prescription delivery service powered by Instacart
Kroger launched a new service allowing customers to order eligible prescriptions together with groceries and household essentials for home delivery, available through Kroger's website and mobile app and fulfilled using Instacart's delivery network.
2026
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño-containing prepared foods over salmonella risk
Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled prepared foods containing jalapeños, including salsas and guacamole, across about 20 U.S. states after distributor Coast Citrus notified it of a fresh jalapeño recall; products were sold at retailers including Walmart, Kroger, Whole Foods, Target, Trader Joe's and Hannaford. Taylor Farms said it stopped sourcing from a Sinaloa farm identified as a potential source of the salmonella outbreak, and no illnesses had been linked to its recalled products.
2022
Kroger and Nvidia announce AI collaboration
Kroger and Nvidia announced a collaboration to explore AI and other technologies for product freshness, shipping logistics and the in-store shopping experience; plans include an AI lab and demonstration center at Kroger’s Cincinnati headquarters.
2022
Instacart launches Ready Meals delivery service with grocery retailers
Instacart announced its Ready Meals service in partnership with grocery retailers, making prepared meals available for delivery through its app from more than 4,100 stores across 35 states.
2022
King Soopers workers strike over wages
More than 8,000 workers at nearly 80 King Soopers stores went on strike over wages as negotiations stalled. Kroger said it brought in workers from across the country and hired temporary staff to limit the strike's impact.
2022
Kroger and Nuro expand autonomous delivery collaboration
Kroger and Nuro said they had expanded their collaboration, introducing Nuro's third-generation autonomous delivery vehicle as part of the effort.
2022
SAJJ Mediterranean partners with Kitchen United and Kroger for Ralphs location
SAJJ Mediterranean announced a partnership with Kitchen United and Kroger to serve its food inside the Kitchen United MIX concept at Ralphs in Los Angeles; the location was scheduled to open to consumers on January 18.
2022
Ground beef recalled over E. coli contamination
The USDA announced a recall of about 28,356 pounds of ground beef after testing showed E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Products included Kroger-branded beef and products sold at Walmart and other retailers; the affected beef had been shipped to seven U.S. states.
2022
Interstate Meat Dist. recalls ground beef sold under multiple brands
Interstate Meat Dist. is recalling about 28,356 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The products were sold under WinCo, Wal-Mart, Kroger and Albertsons brands; FSIS said test results from a sample were actionable.
2021
Dole recalls packaged salads over possible Listeria contamination
Dole Fresh Vegetables announced a voluntary recall of Dole-branded and private-label packaged salads processed at its Bessemer City, North Carolina, and Yuma, Arizona, facilities due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The source says the decision followed findings of the bacteria in samples from two products and notes that the implicated strain is believed by FDA and CDC to be responsible for at least sixteen illnesses since 2014.
2021
Retail Aware and Home Chef partner on in-store sensor deployment
Retail Aware announced a partnership with Home Chef to deploy Retail Aware's sensor devices in up to 2,000 Kroger stores nationwide. The article identifies Kroger as the owner of the Home Chef brand.
2021
Nuro completes $600 million Series D funding
Nuro announced that it had completed a $600 million Series D funding round, which reportedly raised its valuation to $8.6 billion.
2021
Kroger and Bed Bath & Beyond announce omnichannel partnership
Kroger and Bed Bath & Beyond announced a collaboration to sell Bed Bath & Beyond and Buy Buy Baby products through Kroger.com and a pilot at selected Kroger supermarkets, planned to start in 2022.
2021
Chaney’s Dairy Barn and Kroger announce milk distribution partnership
Chaney’s Dairy Barn and Kroger announced a partnership, and 41 Kentucky Kroger stores were selling Chaney’s Milk.
2021
Butterball recalls ground turkey products over possible blue plastic contamination
Butterball, LLC, is recalling approximately 14,107 pounds of ground turkey products after consumer complaints reported pieces of blue plastic embedded in raw ground turkey. The recall includes Butterball and Kroger products shipped to retail locations nationwide; no confirmed consumption-related injuries were reported.