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Kroger News: 2025 Holiday Hiring & Q2 Earnings Update

By: Jasmin Espinas

Updated: October 20, 2025

Published: October 20, 2025

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Kroger remains one of the largest grocery retailers in the U.S., with over 2,700 stores across 35 states. In recent Kroger news, the company is set to hire 18,000 workers for the upcoming holiday season.

Besised its seasonal hiring plans, this article will also cover Kroger’s Q2 earnings report.

Kroger to Hire 18,000 Employees for the 2025 Holiday Season

Kroger announced Monday, October 20, that it will hire more than 18,000 associates in its family of companies for the holiday season.

This season’s number represents a scaled-back seasonal workforce, down from 25,000 hires in 2024.

The company said it will focus hiring on high-contact positions such as cashiers, baggers, deli and bakery workers, and pharmacy technicians.

These roles are anticipated to manage the higher store traffic. Also, to support the new pickup and home delivery services that will be rolled out through late December.

The decision to scale back seasonal hiring comes as the national job market shows signs of cooling.

The unemployment rate in August was 4.3%, according to Labor Department data released last month, a level not seen since 2021.

Economists attribute the trend to continued layoffs, stricter enforcement of immigration laws and tariffs on imports.

Though there have been further threats of 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, analysts said most holiday shipments had already landed by the time that trade threat was issued.

Retailers, including Kroger, likely stocked ahead to avoid disruptions.

Kroger Posts Second Quarter 2025 Earnings

In other Kroger news, the retailer on September 11 announced its second quarter results for fiscal 2025. The company posted a strong performance in core business categories for the period ending August 16.

Identical sales, excluding fuel, rose by 3.4%, signaling continued shopper demand in stores and online.

Operating earnings also came in at $863 million, and reported EPS was $0.91.

After adjusting for inventory-related costs under the FIFO accounting method, the company posted an adjusted operating profit of $1.09 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.04.

Digital sales continued to rise, with e-commerce revenue up 16% compared to the same quarter last year.

The rise reflected broader delivery coverage, increased app utility, and focused digital marketing.

Kroger News: Conclusion

The new earnings and staffing plans at Kroger underscore a company seeking to balance cost control with seasonal readiness.

At the same time, its earnings data demonstrate a steady performance, as its sumptuous e-commerce figures signify that digital investment has yet to run dry.

Even as consumer spending is uneven, Kroger is signaling here that it’s trying to focus on operational efficiency without retreating from core services.

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