What the McCormick-Unilever Mega-Merger Means for the Kroger Shelf
The McCormick-Unilever flavor deal is one of the biggest CPG moves in years. Here's what it means for brands competing for space in Kroger's flavor and condiment aisles.
Kroger Has a New Sheriff — Here's What It Means for You
Kroger went outside the company for the first time in 143 years to hire its new CEO. What Greg Foran's Walmart DNA means for your business at Kroger, and what to do right now.
1World-VIP-GDSN First. Everything Else Second.
Before your brand can sell at Kroger, your item data has to be right. Here's what 1World, Syndigo, and Kroger's API setup process actually require and why getting it wrong costs you the sale.
🛒 03/27/2026 | Kroger Weekly
Your weekly roundup of the news, moves, and market shifts that matter most for CPG brands navigating the Kroger ecosystem.
🛒 03/18/2026 | Kroger Weekly
A quick look at what's new in Kroger stores this week and what it signals for brands competing for shelf space.
Kroger's store closure plan and what it means for CPG
Kroger plans to close about 60 underperforming stores by end of 2026 as part of a broad effort to improve
Kroger by the numbers (great evergreen reference piece)
As of February 2025, Kroger operated 2,731 supermarkets, of which 2,273 had pharmacies and 1,702 had fuel
Kroger's e-commerce business
Kroger's digital operations are now a $16 billion business, and the company expects to turn a profit online
Kroger's private label strategy
Kroger operates under a multi-year store optimization strategy focusing on long-term profitability alongside new store openings, remodels, and expanded digital
Kroger founding story and history (great for SEO)
Kroger was founded in 1883 by Bernard Kroger in Cincinnati, Ohio. Kroger Fan The Cincinnati angle makes this a natural
