Kroger turns in modest results as it eyes growth under new CEO

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-16T14:02:04+00:00

Kroger's CEO, Greg Foran, aims to enhance the in-store experience, reduce prices, and boost sales. In Q4 2025, identical-store sales rose by 2.4%, emphasizing digital and fresh sales. Foran targets 1-2% sales growth for 2026 while achieving e-commerce profitability.

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2026-03-16 14:02:04

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Kroger’s new CEO, Greg Foran, is prioritizing improving the in-store experience, cutting prices, and accelerating sales growth. The company reported a 2.4% identical-store sales increase (excluding fuel) in Q4 2025, driven by digital, pharmacy, and fresh sales, with overall sales reaching $34.7 billion. Foran emphasized that the focus is on executing the existing strategy better and faster, aiming for 1% to 2% identical sales growth without fuel in 2026, and achieving e-commerce profitability.

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