Kroger has brought its self-driving grocery delivery service pilot to Houston, starting with its store on South Post Oak Road, and followed by its Buffalo Speedway location later this spring.
The decline in Kroger’s Q4 sales and earnings — as well as a slight sales dip for the full-year — come as the company touted its digital sales growth and increased penetration of its pickup and delivery options.
For Kroger, staying ahead of competitors means keeping a laser focus on private brands, and the next phase of that strategy is all about sustainability and Fair Trade Certification.
Kroger is introducing Kroger Pay, a mobile payment solution that combines a customer’s payment and loyalty card information with the goal of creating a faster checkout experience.
Kroger is extending its omnichannel partnership with meal kit delivery company Home Chef to 500 new stores across its banners, bringing the service to more than 700 total stores in 20 states by end of February.
Kroger has outlined a succession plan for its retiring chief information officer and appointed an executive to the newly created role of senior vice president of alternative business.
