The Kroger Co.
Industry Group: Food Retailers
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NYS:KR
Kroger is the leading American grocer, with 2,719 supermarkets operating under several banners throughout the country at the end of fiscal 2022. Around 83% of stores have pharmacies, while nearly 60% also sell fuel. The company also operates roughly 120 fine jewelry stores. Kroger features a leading private-label offering and manufactures around 30% of its own-brand units (and more than 40% of its grocery own-label assortment) itself in 33 food production plants nationwide. Kroger is a top-two grocer in most of its major markets (as of early 2021, according to company data). Virtually all of Kroger's sales come from the United States. Kroger has offered to acquire no-moat Albertsons in a $25 billion deal; if the transaction is approved by regulators, it should close in 2024.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Food Retailers 73 out of 195
Universe
Global Universe 4989 out of 15620
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Industry Comparison
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|---|---|---|
| Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. |
18.1
Low
|
33 out of 195 |
| Wal-Mart de México SAB de CV |
18.9
Low
|
50 out of 195 |
| Woolworths Group Ltd. |
19.8
Low
|
57 out of 195 |
| The Kroger Co. |
21.2
Medium
|
73 out of 195 |
| Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV |
26.2
Medium
|
143 out of 195 |
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