Kroger

FedEx Marches to Its Own Beat on Pension De-risking
Retirement Plans

FedEx Marches to Its Own Beat on Pension De-risking

Rather than jump on the bandwagon of lump-sum payouts, FedEx continues to donate more to its U.S. pension plans than is required to fund future liabilities.
By David McCann | October 21, 2019
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Why Amazon’s Stock Isn’t as Great as You Think
Investor Relations

Why Amazon’s Stock Isn’t as Great as You Think

For CFOs wanting to understand investor behavior, here's an argument that Jeff Bezos is human, after all, and Amazon can't defy basic economic principles.
By Vitaliy Katsenelson | August 30, 2018
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Accelerated Share Repurchases Help Execs, Not Investors
Risk & Compliance

Accelerated Share Repurchases Help Execs, Not Investors

The increasingly popular method of buying back shares creates an immediate EPS boost that serves to help managers secure bonuses, study suggests.
By Ahmet Kurt | August 7, 2018
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Kroger Shares Soar on Big Q1 Earnings Beat
Financial Performance

Kroger Shares Soar on Big Q1 Earnings Beat

The grocery store chain says its Restock Kroger plan has gotten off to a "fantastic start," with digital sales, a key focus, up 66% in the first quarter.
By Matthew Heller | June 21, 2018
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Kroger Profit Slips 8% Amid Discounting War
Financial Performance

Kroger Profit Slips 8% Amid Discounting War

Same-store sales were up 0.7% in Q2 and Kroger's price cuts "have helped the grocer grow its market share in a very competitive environment."
By Matthew Heller | September 8, 2017
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Kroger to Contribute up to $1B to Pension Plan
Retirement Plans

Kroger to Contribute up to $1B to Pension Plan

The contribution will "significantly address" the underfunding of the plan, which, as of Dec. 31, had a funding ratio of 75.8%.
By Matthew Heller | July 17, 2017
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Grocery CFO Battles Food-Price Deflation
Strategy

Grocery CFO Battles Food-Price Deflation

Warehouse club-style retailer Smart & Final makes up for deflationary pricing's effect on EBITDA by boosting volume with new store openings.
By David McCann | December 14, 2016
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Kroger Earnings Hit by Food Price Deflation
Strategy

Kroger Earnings Hit by Food Price Deflation

The supermarket chain's CEO says it is in the middle of a deflationary cycle "right now and it's not fun."
By Matthew Heller | December 1, 2016
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Kroger Expands in Midwest With Roundy’s Deal
Strategy

Kroger Expands in Midwest With Roundy’s Deal

The $178 million transaction continues Kroger's strategy of acquiring regional supermarket chains to further growth.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | November 11, 2015
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Kroger Announces Stock Split, Dividend Hike
Investor Relations

Kroger Announces Stock Split, Dividend Hike

Supermarket chain's CEO says its investor-friendly moves reflect a "blockbuster" 2014 and confidence in its long-term performance.
By Matthew Heller | June 26, 2015
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