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Kroger Announces Agreements for $5.0B Accelerated Share Repurchase Program PR Newswire CINCINNATI, Ohio, Dec. 19, 2024 CINCINNATI, Ohio , Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that it entered into Accelerated Share Repurchase ("ASR") agreements with each of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and Citibank, N.A. (the "Dealers") to repurchase, in aggregate, $5.0 billion in shares of Kroger common stock. The ASR agreements will be completed under Kroger's...

Forbes Recognizes Kroger as a Leader in Workplace Culture and Pharmacy Customer Service PR Newswire CINCINNATI, Dec. 17, 2024 CINCINNATI , Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), America's Grocer, today announced its Forbes recognition as one of America's Best Employers for Tech Workers and for providing exceptional customer service through its Kroger Family of Pharmacies. "We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for Tech Workers and for our...

Kroger Offering More than $1,200 in Weekly Savings Ahead of the Holidays PR Newswire CINCINNATI, Dec. 13, 2024 CINCINNATI , Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, today shared all the ways customers can save as they prepare for the holiday season, offering more than $1,200 in savings on everyday items and yuletide essentials across the store. "This holiday season, we want customers to create lasting memories and share their tables with an open heart," said...

Kroger Reiterates Its Commitment to Lower Prices and Initiates New $7.5B Share Buyback Program PR Newswire CINCINNATI, Dec. 11, 2024 Reiterates Commitment to Investing in America to Lower Grocery Prices, Raise Associate Wages, and Support Local Communities Highlights Resilience of Value Creation Model and Strong Momentum to Drive Long-term, Sustainable Growth Board of Directors Authorizes $7.5B Share Repurchase Program including $5B Accelerated Share Repurchase CINCINNATI , Dec. 11, 2024...

Kroger Statement Responding to Albertsons' Baseless Lawsuit PR Newswire CINCINNATI, Dec. 11, 2024 CINCINNATI , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today issued the following statement: Albertsons' claims are baseless and without merit. Kroger refutes these allegations in the strongest possible terms, especially in light of Albertsons' repeated intentional material breaches and interference throughout the merger process, which we will prove in court . This is clearly an...

Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) (“Albertsons”) today filed a lawsuit against The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) (“Kroger”) in the Delaware Court of Chancery, bringing claims for willful breach of contract and breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing arising from Kroger’s failure to exercise “best efforts” and to take “any and all actions” to secure regulatory approval of the companies’ agreed merger transaction, as was required of Kroger under the terms of the...

Kroger Named to Computerworld 2025 List of Best Places to Work in IT PR Newswire CINCINNATI, Dec. 10, 2024 CINCINNATI , Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today announced it has been named to Foundry's Computerworld 2025 Best Places to Work in IT. This year's recognition marks the seventh consecutive year Kroger's associates have been recognized by Computerworld for their innovative and industry-leading workplace culture. Kroger ranks No. 50 among large organizations on the...

Celebrate the Holidays with Murray's Cheese from Kroger PR Newswire CINCINNATI, Dec. 6, 2024 Retailer shares gift ideas highlighting customer-favorite cheeses and recipes CINCINNATI , Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) is sharing a curated guide from Murray's Cheese for creative gift-giving and entertaining this holiday season. From crowd-pleasing party platters to unique flavors and cheeses for favorite holiday recipes, customers can choose from a wide selection inside Kroger...