Kroger – U.S. Retail Company Aims to Improve Margins Through Cost Reductions and Sees Itself on a Growth Path on a Stand-Alone Basis!

Business Driver: Kroger (KR) is one of the leading U.S. retailers with over 2,800 locations and a well-developed delivery network. With its wide range of products, which covers all categories from food, hygiene items, OTC medications, clothing to consumer electronics, like many other heavyweights in the retail sector, it is currently benefiting from the recovering consumer demand. After the planned acquisition of competitor Albertson's failed due to regulatory requirements, Kroger aims to continue its profitable growth trajectory on a stand-alone...