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Jul

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.

01 Jul 2026

7 min read

May

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. Send date: May 30, 2026

29 May 2026

4 min read

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