fastcompany.com · 2 jul

Kroger to buy regional grocer Giant Eagle in $1.65 billion deal

Kroger said Wednesday it plans to buy regional grocer and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in a deal valued at $1.65 billion.

prnewswire.com · 2 jul

Kroger Names Emilee De Martino Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer

CINCINNATI, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced Emilee De Martino will serve as its next Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer. De Martino succeeds Tim Massa, who announced he will be retiring September 18.

zacks.com · 2 jul

Is Kroger's Giant Eagle Deal a Game Changer for Midwestern Growth?

KR's $1.65B Giant Eagle acquisition expands its Midwestern footprint, adding $9B in sales and boosting growth across stores and digital channels.

zacks.com · 2 jul

2 Supermarket Stocks Set to Thrive Despite Industry Headwinds

Cost inflation, pricing pressure and cautious shoppers weigh on the Retail - Supermarkets industry, but omnichannel growth, retail media and scale position WMT and KR to navigate industry woes.

247wallst.com · 2 jul

The Dow Just Had Its Best First Half Since 2021, but This Jobs Number Is Flashing Yellow

The Dow just closed out its best first half since 2021, up 8.7% year-to-date, yet Wednesday's open felt like a nervous glance at the door. CNBC's Dominic Chu kicked off July with mixed earnings, one big M&A shrug, and a jobs report that gave the bulls something to chew on. Chu flagged the labor data.... The Dow Just Had Its Best First Half Since 2021, but This Jobs Number Is Flashing Yellow

seekingalpha.com · 1 jul

Dividend Announcements: June 20-26, 2026

In this article series, I summarize dividend announcements of the past week. Thirteen companies in my database (including 7 banks) announced dividend increases. JPMorgan Chase stands out with a 10% dividend hike, an A+ safety grade, and a new $50B buyback, and trades only 3.35% above fair value. Matson is the week's high-quality non-bank, boasting a 7.34 quality score, 9.4 safety score, and a conservative 10% payout ratio.

foxbusiness.com · 1 jul

Kroger to buy popular grocery and pharmacy retailer in $1.65B

Kroger's $1.65 billion acquisition of Giant Eagle expands its presence across key Midwest and Mid-Atlantic markets as competition intensifies among grocery retailers

pymnts.com · 1 jul

Kroger Pays $1.65 Billion for Grocery Chain Giant Eagle

Kroger is set to acquire Pennsylvania-based grocery chain Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion. The deal, announced Wednesday (July 1), expands Kroger's footprint in the western part of Giant Eagle's home state as well as in Indiana, Maryland, Ohio and West Virginia.