Kroger CEO Dillon meets with Ohio protesters to explain store closingOctober 7th, 2009 Kroger CEO discusses store closure with protestersCINCINNATI — The Kroger Co.'s chief executive defended the nation's largest grocer's decision to close a Toledo store to community activists who protested Wednesday. Nearly three dozen people came 200 miles by bus to demonstrate Wednesday outside a chamber of commerce luncheon where David B.
Colo. Safeway, King Soopers workers reject latest contract offer, ask for more talksOctober 6th, 2009 Safeway, King Soopers workers reject contractDENVER — A union representing Colorado grocery workers says members statewide have voted to reject the latest contract offers from Safeway and the Kroger Co.'s King Soopers and City Market chains. United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 said Tuesday that Safeway workers also voted to reauthorize a strike if the company doesn't offer better wages and retirement benefits.
Colo. Safeway workers reject latest contract offer, ask company to return to bargaining tableOctober 6th, 2009 Colo. Safeway workers reject latest contract offerDENVER — A union representing Colorado grocery workers says members have voted overwhelmingly to reject the latest contract offer from Safeway. United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 said Tuesday that members also voted to reauthorize a strike if the company doesn't offer better wages and retirement benefits.
On the Call: Kroger CEO David Dillon says today's price-cutting a long-term investmentSeptember 15th, 2009 On the Call: Kroger CEO David DillonCINCINNATI — The Kroger Co., the nation's biggest traditional grocery store operator, has been cutting prices and increasing promotions to draw strapped shoppers in the recession. The low prices are taking a toll on profit margins, but Kroger executives say they are an investment that is drawing more regular shoppers who are buying more items each month at Kroger; the pricing will build long-term loyalty, the company says.
San Francisco Bay area commuter rail union voting on contract after deal averted strikeAugust 25th, 2009 SF Bay area rail union voting on contractSAN FRANCISCO — Members of a commuter rail union in the San Francisco Bay area are voting on a new contract aimed at averting a strike. Union president Jesse Hunt says he's confident the Bay Area Rapid Transit agency's train operators and station agents will ratify the agreement.
Grocer Kroger recalls store brand 'Super Kids' bread because of milk concernAugust 21st, 2009 Kroger recalls 'Super Kids' breadCINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. grocery chain is recalling a store-brand bread because it could contain milk ingredients not listed on the label.
Kroger Recalls Ground Beef Sold In Some Parts Of Missouri and IllinoisJuly 1st, 2009 Kroger Co. is recalling store-brand ground beef stuffed at groceries in North-East Missouri and West-Central Illinois, fearing e-Coli contamination. Kroger is pleading to its customers to check their freezers for packages that are dated between April 27 to June 1.
Kroger CEO says both sides must seek balance in union talksJune 25th, 2009 Kroger CEO wants "balance" in labor talksCINCINNATI — Kroger Co.'s chief executive says both sides must find a balance as the grocery store chain faces tough union negotiations. CEO David B.
Kroger president McGeorge to retire, Vice Chairman McMullen becomes presidentJune 25th, 2009 Kroger president to retireCINCINNATI — The nation's largest traditional grocery store chain will have a new president. The Kroger Co.
Kroger's 1Q profit jumps 12.7 percent as consumers tighten budgets by buying meals at groceryJune 23rd, 2009 Kroger 1Q profit jumps 12.7 pct; more eat at homeCINCINNATI — The nation's largest traditional grocer says American consumers are going to its supermarkets more often as they look for bargains and try to make their money last until their next check. The Kroger Co.
Grocery chain Kroger Co. reports 1Q earnings Tuesday as households keep spending lowJune 19th, 2009 Earnings Preview: Kroger Co.CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. reports first-quarter earnings Tuesday before the market opens.
Following infighting and drawn-out talks, ballots due Tuesday in new actors union contractJune 9th, 2009 Ballots due Tuesday in new actors union contractLOS ANGELES — Ballots are due Tuesday on a new contract for actors in Hollywood's biggest movies and TV shows. The vote follows a bitter dispute that has seen Screen Actors Guild members fighting among themselves and left further behind than they started.
Summary Box: Hollywood union drama set for anticlimactic denouementJune 8th, 2009 Summary Box: Hollywood labor drama ends TuesdayLONG-RUNNING DRAMA: A year after its last contract expired, the Screen Actors Guild is set to count the votes on a new deal with Hollywood TV and movie producers. The negotiations led to infighting in the union and the ouster of its leadership.
Safeway says union agrees to June 26 contract extension for Colorado grocery workersJune 5th, 2009 Safeway: Colo. workers' contract extended againDENVER — Safeway says its unionized Colorado grocery workers have agreed to extend their labor contract again until June 26.
Kroger grocery chain backs '09 guidance in analysts' meeting, touts advantagesApril 28th, 2009 Grocery chain Kroger backs '09 outlookCINCINNATI — Kroger Co. leaders listed their company's ability to target customers and its broad portfolio of corporate brands among its competitive advantages in luring spending by today's cautious consumers.
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