Kroger is planning to reduce its corporate workforce by about 3,000 positions over the next three years, according to Reuters, which cited an internal memo from CEO Greg Foran. The cuts would represent roughly 37% of the company’s approximately 8,200 corporate employees, Reuters reported.
The planned reductions are part of an effort to simplify operations and control costs as Kroger expands its use of artificial intelligence. Foran said the company needs to eliminate overlapping work and adjust to changing technology, Reuters reported. The memo described the reductions as a way to redirect resources toward lower grocery prices and investment in store employees.
Kroger said in a Sept. 22 announcement that it is broadening the use of its own and outside AI models to streamline workflows, improve decision-making and assist employees with daily tasks. The company also said it is providing AI tools and training to more than 400,000 employees.
The planned cuts would follow a previous reduction of about 1,000 corporate jobs in June 2025, according to Reuters. Kroger has not yet provided additional details on the latest plan; the source report said more information is expected in the coming months.
Kroger is scheduled to hold an investor update on Oct. 20, where it expects to discuss strategic initiatives and longer-term financial targets. The source report said Kroger did not respond to a request for comment.
