Skip the Reservation: Kroger Makes Valentine's Day Special with Surf and Turf Savings [Accessibility Statement] Skip NavigationRetailer shares expert meat and seafood tips, special offers for date night at homeCINCINNATI, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced its bringing date night home with a romantic and delicious Surf and Turf dinner, perfect for lovebirds to celebrate Valentine's Day without the hassle of a reservation. Customers can also get special gifts delivered st ...

Shares of The Kroger Co. ( KR ) rallied on the announcement of a new CEO, but the stock has since pulled back. The retailer reaffirmed their 2025 guidance despite competitive pressures and macroeconomic headwinds.Formerly known as "The Dividend Collectuh." Top 1% of financial experts on TipRanks. Contributing analyst to the iREIT+Hoya Capital investment group. Dividend Collection Agency is not a registered investment professional nor financial advisor and these articles should not be taken as financial advi ...

US grocery retailer Kroger has appointed Greg Foran as its CEO with immediate effect, ending a board-led search for a permanent leader. Foran will also take a seat on Kroger’s board of directors. Ron Sargent, who has served as interim CEO since March 2025, will continue as chairman of the board and is expected to support the handover. Commenting on his appointment, Foran said: “At this moment in Kroger's journey, I can honestly say this is the best job on the planet. “I look forward to working with th ...

Core Insights - Kroger has appointed former Walmart executive Greg Foran as its new CEO, following the abrupt resignation of the previous CEO 11 months ago [1] - Foran is recognized for his tech-savvy leadership and has a track record of enhancing store operations and digital capabilities during his tenure at Walmart [1] - Kroger's stock rose nearly 7% in early trading after the announcement of Foran's appointment [1] Company Overview - Greg Foran previously led Walmart's U.S. division from 2014 to 2019, focusing on store cleanliness, stock availability, and fresh produce selection [1] - He introduced online ordering and pickup services, significantly advancing Walmart's digital capabilities [1] Competitive Landscape - Walmart poses a significant competitive threat to Kroger, controlling approximately 21% of the U.S. grocery market compared to Kroger's 8.5% [1] - Kroger faces additional competition from discount chains like Aldi and Lidl, as well as online retailers such as Amazon [1] Strategic Moves - In 2022, Kroger proposed a merger with Albertsons to enhance its competitive position, but the merger was blocked by the Federal Trade Commission and two states due to concerns over price increases and wage reductions [1] - A judicial ruling ultimately determined that the merger should not proceed [1]

Some of the winners from that rush into AI drove the market higher on Monday. Chip companies rose, for example, with Nvidia up 2.4% and Broadcom up 3.3%. They were two of the strongest forces pushing the S&P 500 upward.Kroger climbed 3.9% after the grocer named a former Walmart executive as its new chief executive officer.Transocean reversed an early loss and rose 5.9% after the offshore drilling company said it would buy Valaris in an all-stock deal valued at $5.8 billion. Valaris leaped 34.3%.On the losi ...

-- Big Grocery Chain Kroger Needs to Take on Walmart—So It Named an Alum Its CEO [Dow Soars 1,200 Points, Hits 50K for 1st Time][Chip Stocks Soar as Demand Is 'Through the Roof'][What's Next for Crypto After a Rough Week?][The Job Market Freeze Has Deepened This Winter]- Top StoriesKroger's new CEO, John Foran, previously ran Walmart's U.S. operations.Brandon Bell / Getty ImagesClose### Key Takeaways- Foran may be inclined to focus on the basics first, but he will need to look at Kroger's e-commerce strateg ...

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Q4 earnings season is in full swing, as more than half of the S&P 500 companies have reported earnings results. Earnings have been a positive factor for stocks, with 79% of the 293 S&P 500 companies that have reported beating expectations. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, S&P earnings growth is expected to climb by +8.4% in Q4, marking the tenth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth. Excluding the Magnificent Seven megacap technology stocks, Q4 earnings are expected to increase by +4.6%.The marke ...

Grocery giant Kroger named former Walmart executive Greg Foran as its new CEO.By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions .Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required.Foran took the job Monday (Feb. 9) and succeeds Ron Sargent, who had been acting as the ...

Shares of Kroger Co (NYSE:KR) are up 7.7% to trade at $72.67 at last glance, after reports that the grocery chain named former Walmart (WMT) executive Greg Foran as its CEO. This comes after the company ousted former CEO Rodney McMullen in March, following ‍a board investigation deemed his personal conduct was “inconsistent” with ethics policies.On track for its biggest single-day percentage gain since June, KR now sports a 16.3% year-to-date lead. The equity earlier hit its highest level since August, skyr ...