Insight Report 7 minutes PremiumKroger: A Timeline of Key Events – November 2018 Coresight Research November 29, 2018 Executive SummaryThis is the third report in our Retailers’ Timelines series. In this report, we examine a timeline of key events in Kroger’s recent history that have shaped it into the retailer it is today. In 2018, Kroger has accelerated its digital and e-commerce efforts to better compete with online giants Amazon and Walmart. Additionally, Kroger has made several strategic alliances and acquisitions, such as its May 2018 partnership with Ocado to build automated warehouses. In October 2018, Kroger partnered with Walgreens to test online order pickup at 13 Walgreens stores. Kroger partnered with Alibaba in August 2018 to sell Simple Truth products on Alibaba’s Tmall Global e-commerce platform. In December 2015, Kroger acquired Roundy’s Supermarkets for $800 million, adding the Pick ’n Save, Metro Market and Mariano’s banners to its family of stores. In August 2014, Kroger bought online health retailer Vitacost for $280 million. To view more research related to Kroger, click here. This timeline has been updated. Click here to view the updated timeline. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: AI Underpins the Tech-Driven Shift in US Grocery, from Smarter Forecasting to Faster CheckoutInflation Up, Sentiment Down: Alarm Bells for the US Consumer Economy?Leveraging Digital Services, AI and Quick Commerce for Competitive Advantage: Global Learnings for US Retail and E-CommerceRetail Shrink and ORC: Cargo Theft Hits Record Levels in the US, Retail Crime Costs Soar in the UK