NYSE:KR 9 February 2026 - 4 August 2026

Kroger agreed to buy family-owned Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion, a small but targeted bet on Pittsburgh, northern Ohio and nearby grocery markets after its larger Albertsons Companies plan died in court. The buyer is paying $1.25 billion in cash and assuming about $400 million of Giant Eagle liabilities, Kroger said. Giant Eagle has about $9 billion in annual sales, 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone pharmacies.

Kroger Co faces a contained but useful supply-chain test after U.S. food-safety officials warned consumers about a mislabeled Private Selection chicken product whose best-by date fell on Sunday, three days after the federal alert became active. The hard facts are narrow: one named SKU, one lot code, nine states, two Kroger banners and no confirmed adverse reactions in public reports.