On June 28, 2024, The Kroger Co announced that it had held its annual general meeting of shareholders on June 27, 2024, and declared the voting results. Accordingly, a proposal submitted by LGIM America regarding a living wage policy was not approved by the shareholders of the Company.
Kroger Co. (The) is one of the American leaders in food products distribution. Net sales break down by activity as follows:
- distribution of non-perishable food products (52.3%). In addition, the group offers general merchandise products (apparel, home fashion and furnishings, outdoor living, electronics, automotive products and toys), health care and beauty products, and natural products;
- distribution of fresh produce (24.7%): fruit and vegetables, meat products, seafood, fine groceries, bakery products, fresh prepared products, etc.;
- distribution of pharmaceutical products (10.6%);
- operation of supermarkets with service stations (10.2%);
- other (2.2%): primarily manufacturing of food products for third parties through 33 production sites (bakeries and dairy plants) located in the United States.
As of February 1, 2025, business is ensured through 2,731 supermarkets (of which 2,273 had pharmacies and 1,702 had fuel centers).
The United States accounts for all net sales.
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