top of page
Newsroom: Retail Deductions, Promotions, and Chargeback Recovery
Is Kroger’s New Playbook Creating New Supplier Pressure?
Kroger’s e-commerce story just got a lot more interesting.
The HRG Team
Mar 204 min read
Kroger’s New CEO: What Shoppers & Suppliers Should Expect
On Feb. 9, 2026, Kroger appointed Greg Foran as CEO—effective immediately—ending an unusually long stretch of interim leadership after Rodney McMullen’s exit in 2025.
And this isn’t business as usual for Kroger.
Foran is widely described as Kroger’s first external CEO hire. That matters because it signals the board doesn’t just want stability. It wants a reset.
The HRG Team
Feb 255 min read
Walmart might be the big winner of the blocked Kroger–Albertsons merger
Discover how the blocked Kroger merger impacts the grocery landscape, with Walmart emerging as a key player. Explore the Kroger merger dynamics.
The HRG Team
Jan 126 min read
2025: Tariffs, AI, and the Retail Deduction Squeeze
If you’re a retail supplier, 2025 probably felt like you were fighting margin with both hands tied behind your back.
Not because demand disappeared. Not because your product suddenly got worse.
The HRG Team
Dec 15, 20256 min read
Retail Compliance Cheat Sheet: How to Avoid Costly Chargebacks Across Walmart, Kroger & More
Every retailer has its own compliance playbook. Walmart wants one format. Kroger another. Target? Completely different. For suppliers,...
The HRG Team
Sep 4, 20251 min read
From Grocery Wars to Digital Dominance: Insights from the 2023 Top 100 Retailers List
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has released its highly anticipated 2023 Top 100 Retailers list, showcasing the performance and...
The HRG Team
Jul 13, 20232 min read
bottom of page