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Kroger is America's candy destination

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9:00 AM | Friday | Oct 16, 2026

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Retailer expects to sell 25 million pounds of Halloween candy this season CINCINNATI, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Halloween is one of America's most anticipated celebrations, and candy is at the center of it. This year, The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, expects to sell 25 million pounds of Halloween candy.

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9:00 AM | Friday | Oct 16, 2026

Kroger is America's candy destination

PRNewsWire

Retailer expects to sell 25 million pounds of Halloween candy this season CINCINNATI, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Halloween is one of America's most anticipated celebrations, and candy is at the center of it. This year, The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, expects to sell 25 million pounds of Halloween candy.

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3:10 PM | Thursday | Oct 15, 2026

Kroger: Undervalued While Cost Cuts Help Fuel A Turnaround

Seeking Alpha

Kroger remains a Buy, offering a solid margin of safety as the new CEO advances a turnaround strategy focused on cost savings and price cuts. KR's Q2 performance was resilient despite outbreak-related headwinds, with 5% Adj. EPS growth and e-commerce sales are up 20%, while maintaining strong net debt levels at 1.91x EBITDA. Strategic cost reductions, including ~3,000 corporate job cuts and AI-driven efficiencies, are expected to fund price cuts and store investments, supporting long-term traffic and margin protection.

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12:12 PM | Wednesday | Oct 14, 2026

National Dessert Day freebies and deals 2026: Where to score your sweet treats today, from 7-Eleven to Kroger

Fast Company

A sweet treat can turn a bad day around and make a good one great.

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10:14 AM | Tuesday | Oct 13, 2026

Kroger To Cut 37% Of Corporate Jobs–Another AI Win

24/7 Wall Street

Kroger (NYSE: KR | KR Price Prediction), the century-old grocery giant, will cut 37% of its corporate workforce as it battles the headwinds of high energy prices, rising costs of certain foods, and the success of rival Walmart (NYSE: WMT).

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9:00 AM | Monday | Oct 12, 2026

Kroger helps keep families healthy this fall

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CINCINNATI, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, shares that getting vaccinated is one of the most effective steps families can take to protect their health and the health of those around them. Kroger pharmacies make it easy to schedule a vaccine appointment alongside weekly errands.

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10:15 AM | Sunday | Oct 11, 2026

I'd Put $2,500 Into Each of These 4 Dividend Stocks and Delete the App

Fool - Investing News

These four dividend stocks have earned something rare: the right to be bought, held, and genuinely forgotten about for a while.

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8:35 AM | Sunday | Oct 4, 2026

Kroger: A Low Valuation Hurdle With Plenty To Prove

Seeking Alpha

Kroger is rated a buy, with a low valuation hurdle requiring only modest free cash flow growth to justify current pricing. KR's eCommerce restructuring, KPM unit growth, and the pending Giant Eagle acquisition offer significant upside, though integration risk remains. Management's capital allocation is aggressive, with 2026 buybacks and dividends exceeding projected free cash flow, raising leverage concerns.

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1:26 PM | Thursday | Oct 1, 2026

Can Kroger's Digital Growth Offset Its Softer Fiscal 2026 Sales View?

Zacks Investment Research

KR's 20% e-commerce growth and improving digital profits support its mix, but softer identical-sales guidance and cost pressures cloud fiscal 2026.

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1:20 PM | Thursday | Oct 1, 2026

Is Kroger Stock a Buy as Value Meets Slower Comparable-Sales Growth?

Zacks Investment Research

KR's low valuation, resilient earnings and digital growth offer support, but slower identical sales and rising costs keep the near-term outlook balanced.

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9:25 AM | Wednesday | Sep 30, 2026

Kroger Boots Red Bull in High-Stakes Push for Everyday Low Prices

WSJ

Plus, how AI agents could become the driverless cars of Wall Street.

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