The Kroger Co. (KR), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): This Giant Grocer Got Even Bigger
America just witnessed the making of its 22nd publicly traded company to have an annual turnover of over $100 billion. The Kroger Co.
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Fairway Group Holdings Corp (FWM): Is This the Next Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM)?
You can be forgiven if you've never heard of Fairway Group Holdings Corp (NASDAQ:FWM).
The Kroger Co. (KR), Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM): Should This Stock Be in Your Shopping Cart?
If you’re looking for an exciting investment, then it’s not likely that you’re going to look at The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR).
The Kroger Co. (KR): Exploring And Exploiting Strategic Advantages
Acquisition may be an expensive way to expand, but it also may be a quicker and safer way than organic growth.
The Kroger Co. (KR), The Fresh Market Inc (TFM): Why You Should Still Consider These Grocery Stores
What's next for the grocery-store industry? With many of the constituents' stocks recently soaring to unforeseen levels, they appear to still have positive momentum.
The Kroger Co. (KR), Harris Teeter Supermarkets Inc (HTSI): Will This Grocer’s Upscale Investment Pay Off?
The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), the largest grocery chain in the United States, just got even bigger.
Attention The Kroger Co. (KR) Shoppers
I had always dismissed The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), which dominates many Southeastern markets, until a decade ago when Harris-Teeter came to town.
Harris Teeter Supermarkets Inc (HTSI) Lands in The Kroger Co. (KR)’s Cart
While I was in Blacksburg, Va., my coworkers would speak in reverential tones of a supermarket that used to be in Roanoke.
SUPERVALU INC. (SVU)’s Fall From High-Dividend Grace
Once a company becomes a member of the elite Dividend Aristocrats list, it takes a lot to dislodge that company from its ranks.
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), The Kroger Co. (KR): Markets Move Higher Despite Little Economic Data
On a slow day in terms of economic reports, investors have certainly received a good bit of news from individual companies to keep themselves busy today.
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM), The Kroger Co. (KR): This Grocer Is a Healthy Investment Proposition
Going healthy is the most "in" thing in the US.
The Kroger Co. (KR), Kellogg Company (K), Campbell Soup Company (CPB): Can This Grocer’s Claims Be Trusted?
As an extreme couponer, losing the savings advantages of double coupons is a major hit to my grocery budget.
SUPERVALU INC. (SVU), The Kroger Co. (KR): Can Grocery Stores Survive Without This Key Marketing Tool?
The fallout from the National Security Agency's massive spying program on the American public -- and on foreign, friendly nations -- continues to mount.
More Reasons to Like The Kroger Co. (KR)
I'll admit it. The traditional grocery business isn't an exciting industry for investment potential. Profit margins are low, with almost zero chance of spiking higher.
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW), The Kroger Co. (KR) & The Procter & Gamble Company (PG): Here Is How You Make a Buck off a Sell-Off
When I think of investing, and see major pullbacks in valuations, it feels like I'm jumping off a 10-floor building with a jumper cord attached to me.
The Kroger Co. (KR): A 32% Potential Upside for This Grocery Retailer
The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) has advanced significantly since the beginning of the year, with stock prices going from around $26 per share to nearly $34 per share.
AT&T Inc. (T), Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV), The Kroger Co. (KR): Dollar Tsunami Hits Emerging Markets
Ben Bernanke’s signaling of a possible tapering of the $85 billion-a-month stimulus the Fed has been providing the U.S.
The Coca-Cola Company (KO), The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), The Kroger Co. (KR): How to Handle Market Volatility
In a market sell-off, one of the most tempting things to do is to sell. It’s an emotional impulse, and almost everyone has difficulty fighting it.
Is The Kroger Co. (KR) Superior to Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT)?
The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) reported as fairly solid quarter. The company is known for selling food products and operating grocery chains like Fry’s.
Apple Inc. (AAPL), The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) & The Kroger Co. (KR): Here Is How You Deal With the China Sell-Off
The Chinese stock markets got hit by a panic wave of selling on Monday. Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) went ahead and cut back economic growth forecasts for the economy.
Safeway Inc. (SWY): How Is This Company Selling a Business Unit for More Than Its Market Cap?
Retail and food-service giant Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) recently announced its intention to complete the second-largest Canadian merger of the year.
AbbVie Inc (ABBV), General Mills, Inc. (GIS): 4 Investment Ideas That Are Gluten-Free
If you visit your local grocery or health-food store, chances are you'll see a section devoid of gluten products. If you don't know what I'm talking about now, you will soon.
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Another Company Getting Fresh
In the past few years, there has been a growing trend toward freshness in the restaurant and grocery industries. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
Supervalu Inc. (SVU): Is This Speculative Grocery Company A “Super Value”?
Editor's Note: This initial article stated that Supervalu owns the Shop 'n Save chain; this is incorrect.
Can The Kroger Co. (KR)’s Surprising Rally Continue?
On Thursday, The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) will release its latest quarterly results.
FedEx Corporation (FDX), The Kroger Co. (KR), Rite Aid Corporation (RAD): This Week, Three Stocks to Move the Market
Equity markets remain in an upward trend as investors approach the halfway point for 2013.
Safeway Inc. (SWY), The Kroger Co. (KR): Loyalty Programs Are Working for This Retailer
Safeway Inc. (NYSE:SWY) has significantly outperformed the broader markets. Its shares are up 37.50%, as compared to 16% from the greater market.
The Kroger Co. (KR): Loyalty Cards and Organic Food Will Drive Growth for This Grocer
The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) will continue to invest in pricing discounts with its loyalty cards to improve the price positioning of its products.
Apple Inc. (AAPL), Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (ULTA) & Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI): 3 Predictions for Next Week
I predicted that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) would close higher on the week.
SUPERVALU INC. (SVU), Safeway Inc. (SWY) – Supermarkets: A Super Market?
People need to eat. It's just a fact of life, and as such the supermarket industry fared better than many in the recent downturn.
CBS Corporation (CBS)’s Advertising Sales Remain Healthy
One indication that the economy is buzzing along is that advertisers are willing to spend on television airtime.
It May Be a Good Time to Buy The Kroger Co. (KR). Here’s Why
When you stack up Kroger stock against a couple of its smaller, faster-growing rivals -- Harris Teeter Supermarkets Inc (NYSE:HTSI) and The Fresh Market Inc (NASDAQ:TFM) , it...
The Kroger Co. (KR), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): How to Play the Grocery Business After Recent Gains
One of the largest grocery store chains in the U.S., The Kroger Co.
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM): A Differentiated Business Model in a Tough Industry
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM) is a growing company in an industry that's been struggling for years. It's made its mark by charging more for better quality and service.
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)’s Fresh-Squeezed Plan to Crush Grocers
Earlier this week, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) announced that it was freshening up its produce by procuring the lion's share of it directly from farmers.
How Many Grocery Stores Will Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Bankrupt?
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has been cited as a key factor behind the demise of companies that sell books (Borders) and electronics (Circuit City).
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT)’s Fresh-Produce Initiative: Who Loses?
On Monday Wal-Mart announced changes across its sourcing, training, and operations "that will ensure the quality and freshness of the fruits and vegetables that it offers customers...
The Fresh Market Inc (TFM): Poised For Success in The Changing Food Retail Market
Grocery retailing has long been dominated by traditional grocers such as The Kroger Co (NYSE:KR) and Safeway Inc.
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM), The Fresh Market Inc (TFM): Don’t Check Out of These Grocers
As more Americans get more health conscious, the trend toward buying organic, locally-sourced food is increasing. Even as the U.S.
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): Are Investors Ignoring These 3 Problems?
Fast growing companies usually develop a following of investors that are willing to pay a premium for the company's future growth.
The Fresh Market Inc (TFM), Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM): Is It Time to Invest in Specialty Grocers?
Earnings reports from last month revealed some interesting trends in the retail sector. Superstores such as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
SUPERVALU INC. (SVU): Remind Me Again, Why Would Anyone Own This Stock?
The worst thing that can happen to a company is for consumers to sort of give up on them and say, "who cares." Unfortunately for SUPERVALU INC.
Things to Know About The Kroger Co. (KR)
When looking for promising candidates for your stock portfolio, certain big names might easily come to mind, such as International Business Machines Corp.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), H.J. Heinz Company (HNZ): Your Best Investments May Be on Your Grocery List
By opting for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Don’t Touch Roundy’s Inc (RNDY), Please!
Roundy's Inc (NYSE:RNDY) operates grocery stores in the upper midwest under the names Pick 'n Save, Rainbow, Copps, Metro Mart, and Mariano's Fresh Market.
Why The Fresh Market Inc (TFM) Must Grow Faster
On Wednesday, The Fresh Market Inc (NASDAQ:TFM) will release its latest quarterly results.
The Kroger Co. (KR), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): This Supermarket Chain Offers Superior Value
With consumer staple stocks continuing their grind higher, so far with no end in sight, it’s becoming difficult to find stocks in the sector that are still trading at low valuations...
Is Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM) a Buy?
For many shoppers, Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM) has changed the grocery-store experience.
