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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 ›
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
Kroger · WARN notice68 jobs as Flint, Michigan store closed September 30WARN notice on Michigan LEO's list (posting date not listed); store closure effective September 30, 2026 · Source: Michigan LEO WARN noticesKroger · Announced planAbout 3,000 corporate roles to be cut over three yearsCEO Greg Foran's memo to employees reported October 12, 2026; cuts over the next three years · Sources: Reuters (via KSL.com), Grocery DiveKroger · Company reportWorkforce over 403,000, down from over 409,000 a year earlierFiscal year ended January 31, 2026; 10-K filed March 31, 2026 · Sources: SEC Form 10-K (Kroger, fiscal 2025), SEC Form 10-K (Kroger, fiscal 2024)Kroger · Announced planThree automated fulfillment centers to close; 211 jobs at one siteAnnounced November 18, 2025 · Sources: Kroger (SEC Form 8-K, Exhibit 99.1), FOX6 News MilwaukeeKroger · Confirmed reductionFewer than 1,000 corporate jobs cutConfirmed August 26, 2025 · Sources: Grocery Dive, Chain Drug Review
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