Sam Silverstein

As the grocer recorded its third consecutive quarter of falling identical sales growth, its CEO indicated that layoffs and store closures in certain markets are on the table.

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In Charlotte, North Carolina, the regional grocer is challenging established players Harris Teeter and Food Lion by claiming that it charges less for a group of frequently purchased products.

The former merger partners plan to pin blame for their inability to combine on each other during a trial that began in Delaware on Monday.

The grocers lost credibility with regulators because Kroger was not willing to part with enough stores, Vivek Sankaran said as a trial over which grocer is to blame for the deal’s failure began.

The grocer had plenty of cash when it made a payment to investors even as its plan to combine with Kroger hung in the balance, Vivek Sankaran said during a trial over the retailers’ failed merger.

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The company laid out a three-year plan that centers on simplifying its value proposition, modernizing operations and ramping up digital capabilities.

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The grocery cooperative brought in $21.5 billion in retail sales during fiscal 2026, up 2% from the previous year.