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NEW YORK, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and Murray's Cheese announced today that six cheeses from its renowned Cave Aged Cheese program received honors at the 2026 American Cheese Society (ACS) Judging & Competition Awards, one of the most respected and competitive accolades in American artisan cheese. Often referred to as the "Academy Awards of cheese," the annual ACS competition recognizes excellence in cheesemaking and affinage through rigorous technical and aesthetic evaluation by industry experts.

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9:00 AM | Tuesday | Jul 21, 2026

Murray's Cave-Aged Cheeses Bring Home Six Medals at the 2026 American Cheese Society Awards

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NEW YORK, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and Murray's Cheese announced today that six cheeses from its renowned Cave Aged Cheese program received honors at the 2026 American Cheese Society (ACS) Judging & Competition Awards, one of the most respected and competitive accolades in American artisan cheese. Often referred to as the "Academy Awards of cheese," the annual ACS competition recognizes excellence in cheesemaking and affinage through rigorous technical and aesthetic evaluation by industry experts.

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9:01 AM | Tuesday | Jul 14, 2026

US Millennials and Gen Z Are Losing Hours Each Week to Food Friction. Tempo's Cook Never Club Wants to Give It Back.

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New survey finds Americans spend more than six hours each week on meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking and cleanup. CHICAGO, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Time is the new currency of wellness, and Americans are spending too much of it at the grocery store or in the kitchen.

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7:00 AM | Wednesday | Jul 1, 2026

Kroger Announces Agreement to Acquire Giant Eagle

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CINCINNATI and PITTSBURGH, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and Giant Eagle, Inc. ("Giant Eagle") today announced a definitive agreement under which Kroger will acquire Giant Eagle, a leading family-owned food and pharmacy retailer with approximately $9 billion in annual sales and 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone pharmacies across northern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana. The transaction has been unanimously approved by Kroger's Board of Directors.

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9:00 AM | Friday | Jun 26, 2026

Kroger Fires Up Fourth of July Celebrations with Trending "Flight" Food Experiences

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Retailer makes it easy to host unforgettable backyard gatherings with creative food flights, grilling favorites and digital savings CINCINNATI, June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, today shared it is helping customers celebrate Independence Day with fresh inspiration, low prices and the season's hottest food trend: customizable "flights" designed to elevate every backyard barbecue. "Fourth of July is a time to come together in celebration of our nation's traditions, while creating new memories with family and friends," said Kate Meyer, vice president of Grocery.

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9:00 AM | Thursday | Jun 25, 2026

Kroger's Board of Directors Raises Quarterly Dividend by 11%

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CINCINNATI, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE: KR) Board of Directors approved a dividend increase from $1.40 to $1.56 per year. The next quarterly dividend of 39 cents per share will be paid on September 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of close of business on August 15, 2026.

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9:00 AM | Thursday | Jun 25, 2026

Kroger Rewards Program Expands with New Ways to Save

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Members c an now redeem Points for dollars off groceries in-store and online, plus fuel discounts at the pump CINCINNATI, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, today announced rewards program members have more flexibility in how they use their rewards. Members can now redeem their Points for dollars off groceries in-store and online, in addition to fuel discounts at the pump.

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9:00 AM | Tuesday | Jun 23, 2026

Kroger Health, Hy-Vee and Ahold Delhaize USA to Convene Industry Leaders Advancing the Future of Health at Nourishing Change

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Industry Leaders Gather in the Washington D.C. metro area in June 2027 CINCINNATI, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kroger Health, (NYSE: KR) Hy-Vee and Ahold Delhaize USA announced they are working together to elevate the Nourishing Change movement, advancing the future of health.

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9:10 AM | Monday | Jun 22, 2026

Vanderpump Blooms x Bloom Haus, Floral Collection by Lisa Vanderpump, Expands Line

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The collaboration consists of flowers, ornaments, candles and plant care accessories CINCINNATI, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced the expansion of Vanderpump Blooms x Bloom Haus, a floral collection curated by businesswoman, TV personality, author and philanthropist Lisa Vanderpump to include Vanderpump Home featuring several new products available in stores now with more to be released throughout the year. Available exclusively at Kroger Family of Stores, the additional items include an assortment of floral-inspired candles, a plant care starter kit, ornaments, preserved and silk roses, a "VanderPUMP" glass shoe with preserved mini roses, a preserved rose glass handbag, preserved rose hatboxes, individual blossoms as well as more bouquets and arrangements in the same sophisticated style that customers have come to love from Vanderpump's expert... Read more

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9:00 AM | Friday | Jun 19, 2026

Relax, Refuel, Repeat: Kroger Helps Dad Kick Back This Father's Day

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Retailer shares easy meals, grill-ready favorites and fuel rewards to help families celebrate Dad CINCINNATI, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) is helping customers celebrate Dad with convenient and delicious summer meal inspiration to make Father's Day memorable. From grilling to gifting, Kroger is helping dads relax and refuel this holiday.

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6:45 AM | Thursday | Jun 18, 2026

Kroger Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

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First Quarter Highlights  Identical Sales without fuel increased 1.0%1 Operating Profit of $1,407 million; EPS of $1.46 Adjusted FIFO Operating Profit of $1,544 million and Adjusted EPS of $1.58 Adjusted eCommerce sales grew +19%2; Kroger Precision Marketing profit grew over 20% CINCINNATI, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today reported its first quarter 2026 results, maintained 2026 guidance, and shared progress on key priorities.
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