The Bill Kroger Is Carrying. Why Supplier Pressure Isn't Really About You
Kroger is asking more from suppliers than ever. Better pricing, deeper promotions, more KPM investment. The reason isn't just competition. It's a balance sheet carrying over $5 billion in non-operational burdens from decisions made over the last three years.
Special Edition: Kroger Q1 Earnings Call Is This Week. Tune In Thursday 8am ET.
Kroger's Q1 2026 earnings call is June 18 at 8:00 a.m. ET. Wall Street is watching EPS and revenue. Suppliers should be listening for something different entirely. Here are the five things that will actually affect your brand over the next 90 days.
The $6.5B Shift: GLP-1 Is Reshaping the Kroger Basket
GLP-1 drugs are reshaping the Kroger basket in real time. Here's what the data says, which categories are losing, and what it means if you're a Kroger supplier.
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Foran's First Play: What Kroger's New CEO Just Told the Market
Greg Foran used his first public earnings call to deliver a clear message to the market: Kroger's strategy is sound, and his job is to operationalize it faster. Here is what suppliers need to hear.
Kroger's Biggest Leadership Shakeup in Over a Decade — What It Means for Suppliers
Kroger made 10 executive officer changes in a single year, the most in over a decade. Here's what the new faces mean for CPG brands navigating the Kroger ecosystem.
Know Where You Fit: Selling Into a $150 Billion Retailer Without Overcomplicating It
Kroger's new CEO is signaling a back-to-basics operating philosophy. Here's what that means for how your brand earns and keeps shelf space.
When Your Retailer Is Also Your Competitor's Investor
Kroger holds a financial stake in brands that compete directly with yours. Here's what the MPearlRock partnership means for CPG suppliers working the Kroger business.
When Category Managers Become the Vendor
When Kroger Category Managers move to the supplier side, the dynamics of every conversation change. Here's what that shift means for how you show up at the table.
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 just hired its first outside CEO in 143 years. Greg Foran built his reputation fixing store fundamentals at Walmart. Here's what his appointment means for CPG suppliers and what you should be doing right now.
