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Jun
You Need a Rep.  Kroger Won't Teach You What It Takes to Sell There.

You Need a Rep. Kroger Won't Teach You What It Takes to Sell There.

Kroger is not going to hold your hand through setup, deal submission, compliance, or policy. Here is why experienced representation is not optional for brands building a Kroger business.
5 min read
19
May
Kroger Q1 2026 Earnings: What Suppliers Should Be Watching

Kroger Q1 2026 Earnings: What Suppliers Should Be Watching

Kroger reports Q1 fiscal 2026 results on June 2. Here's what CPG suppliers should watch for — from IRA headwinds and eCommerce profitability to the store expansion push and Greg Foran's first full-quarter earnings as permanent CEO.
5 min read
31
Mar
1World-VIP-GDSN First. Everything Else Second.

1World-VIP-GDSN First. Everything Else Second.

GDSN item setup is not a back-office task you handle after the deal is done. It is Step One. Before the pitch, before the category manager meeting, before the IMF is ever requested — your items need to be built, validated, and ready. Here's why it matters more than ever.
8 min read
27
Mar
🛒 03/27/2026 | Kroger Weekly

🛒 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.
5 min read