Author: Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer

Kroger shareholders on Thursday approved a nonbinding measure urging the grocery chain to disclose median pay of workers by race and gender.

Kroger executives say their takeover of Albertsons will save consumers $500 million. But where it cuts prices is key.

Evan Seyfried, 40, was a dairy manager at a Kroger store in suburban Cincinnati. His father is suing Kroger, accusing managers of driving him to suicide.

Kroger’s purchase of Albertsons should improve product freshness in stores and private label offerings, says Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen.

Starting Jan. 1, Kroger will eliminate paid pandemic-related leave and charge $50 per month to employees that haven’t gotten shots.

Kroger’s new Boost program offers customers who pay the $59 or $99 annual fee double gas points and free deliveries for online orders over $35.

Procter & Gamble announced Thursday its chief operating officer, Jon Moeller, will take over as chief executive on Nov. 1.

Kroger is helping with the drive to get 70% of Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 with drawings for a $1 million or free groceries for a year.

Buffett likes the Cincinnati-based company enough, his Berkshire Hathaway bought another 17.5 million shares in the first three months of 2021.