Kroger’s plan to cut about 3,000 corporate roles: what are you hearing?
Reuters and Grocery Dive reported on October 12 that CEO Greg Foran told employees in a memo that Kroger plans to cut about 3,000 corporate roles over…
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Kroger
GroceryCincinnati, OhioKRMore than 403,000 employees
WorkHush has 5 source-backed updates on Kroger workforce changes since August 2025. The latest, added October 14, 2026: 68 jobs as Flint, Michigan store closed September 30 (WARN notice). Read it with sources ›
What the sources say
All 5 source-backed updates ›68 jobs as Flint, Michigan store closed September 30
WARN notice · WARN notice on Michigan LEO's list (posting date not listed); store closure effective September 30, 2026
Sources: Michigan LEO WARN notices
More about Kroger
Supermarket operator running grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers across the US under Kroger and regional banners
Revenue
$147.6B
Fiscal 2025 (ended January 2026), up 0.4%
Employees
More than 403,000
As of January 2026, full- and part-time
Stock
KR
New York Stock Exchange
Headquarters
Cincinnati, Ohio
CEO
Greg Foran
Since February 2026
BrandsKroger, Ralphs, Fry's, King Soopers, Harris Teeter
Current strategyGrowing households and loyalty through lower prices, fresh food, store brands, personalization and e-commerce, while closing underperforming automated fulfillment centers
Recent workforce changesFewer than 1,000 corporate jobs cut in August 2025; about 60 stores being closed over 18 months from mid-2025
CompetitorsAlbertsons, Walmart, Publix
Related companiesAlbertsonsWalmartPublix
Checked October 11, 2026 · Sources: sec.gov, sec.gov (2), chainstoreage.com
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