The Kroger Company http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/The_Kroger_Company-1009563 26 Nov 2009 02:53:05 EST 1009563 The Kroger Company en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/research/fitch-ratings-Fitch_Increased_Stability_Expected_in_2010_for_U_S_Retail_due_to_Improved_Cash_Flow_Liquidity-537676_pr_frame537676_pr_framefitch/537676_pr_framehtmlAutoZone, Inc.Best Buy Company, Inc.Blockbuster, Inc.Bonstores Realty One, LLCBonstores Realty Two, LLCBurlington Coat Factory Warehouse CorpCostco Wholesale CorporationCVS Caremark CorpDillard's, Inc.Distribucion y Servicio S.A. (D&S)J. C. Penney Company, Inc.Kmart Holding CorporationKohl's CorporationLimited Brands, Inc.Lowe's Companies, Inc.Macy's Retail Holdings, Inc.Macy's, Inc.Neiman Marcus, Inc.New Albertson's, Inc.Nordstrom, Inc.RadioShack CorporationRite Aid CorporationSafeway Inc.SAITECSaks IncorporatedSears DC CorporationSears Holdings CorporationSears, Roebuck & Co.Sears, Roebuck Acceptance CorporationStaples, Inc.SUPERVALU Inc.Target CorporationThe Bon-Ton Department Stores, Inc.The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.The Home Depot, Inc.The Kroger CompanyThe Neiman Marcus Group, Inc.Toys R Us, Inc.Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.80088941800889428008895080089216800892398008931680089663800898848009008580090103800905408009056480090927800910508009116280091459800914738009148780091504803385248036095780361681807660048077600181574255816393988165786781657872816578758188261582255463823236958287854983001725834002618398686583987265839872708398806718 Nov 2009 10:45:00 EST010303000103180085Press ReleaseAZOBBIBBYBONTCOSTCVSD&SDDSHDJCPJWNKRKSSLOWLTDMRADRSHSHLDSKSSPLSSVUSWYTGTWMTFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.ARGDEUESPGBRINDMEXRUSUSA010100000101010001020000010300000103030001031000020200000300000003010000030108000302000003030000040000000401000004020000Credit & Investment ResearchFitch Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/bir/305040305040bir/305040norm2417Kroger Co.The Kroger Co.Fred MeyerRalphsSmith'sKing SoopersDillonFry'sFood 4 LessQuality Food CentersCity MarketJay C StoresPay Less Super MarketsBaker's SupermarketsPace Dairy FoodsJackson Ice CreamDillon's Bakery Co.United States12 Nov 2009 06:28:55 ESTThe Kroger Co., headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, was founded in 1883 and incorporated in 1902. The company primarily owns and operates supermarkets in the United States as well as manufactures and processes packaged food. Other retail business segmentsNYSE445110M5411I31151131152031181244831055111220512024202659446719KRThe Kroger Co., headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, was founded in 1883 and incorporated in 1902. The company primarily owns and operates supermarkets in the United States as well as manufactures and processes packaged food. Other retail business segmentsCompany Profiles & FinancialsGale Company Profileshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/moodys-global-credit-research-Kroger_Co_The-PBC_112195PBC_112195moodys/PBC_112195pdf09 Nov 2009 07:08:07 ESTpdfKroger Co. (The)Kroger Co. (The)441700300.000031 Oct 2008AnalysisAnalysisC...The Kroger Co. (Kroger) headquartered in Cincinnati, OH is one of the nation's largest supermarket chains and the second largest food retailer behind Wal-Mart Stores Inc. The company operates approximately #,### supermarkets and multi- department stores ­ a format which includes pharmacies, jewelry departments, apparel departments, etc. Stores are located in ## states under nearly two dozen banners including Kroger, Fred Meyer, Ralph's, Food # Less, Fry's, King Soopers, Dillions, QFC and City Market. In addition, the company operates ### convenience stores, ### supermarket fuel centers, ## food processing plants and ### jewelry stores. Sales for the last twelve months ended August ##, #### were approximately $## billion.... 2400002400002405002405004417004417005298005298006000087586000087586000087596000087596000087606000087606000087616000087616000087626000087626000087636000087636000087646000087646000087706000087706000105746000105746000152876000152876000152886000152886000161016000161016000404506000404507790077900UNITED STATESUNITED STATESINDUSTRIALINDUSTRIAL441700441700Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Kroger_2Q09_Tearsheet-9001590015cs/90015normTearsheetTemplateemuikrogerkroger9001520 Oct 2009 12:12:50 ESTYes90015150CreditSights Incunited_statesunited_statesconsumergrocers_and_pharmaciesretailconsumergrocers_and_pharmaciesretailPublishedTearsheetTearsheet967 Kroger #Q## Tearsheet KR's focus on customer service, price investments, and private label brands has proven to be successful in the face of industry-wide headwinds such as deflation, consumer trade-down, and intense competitive activity....Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Kroger_4Q08_Tearsheet-8219382193cs/82193normTearsheetTemplateemuikrogerkroger8219319 Oct 2009 07:09:32 ESTYes82193150CreditSights Incunited_statesunited_statesconsumergrocers_and_pharmaciesretailconsumergrocers_and_pharmaciesretailPublished Kroger #Q## Tearsheet Despite the recent softness by the consumer, KR's customer service strategy and dedication to top-line growth continues to drive solid top-line gains. With a strong everyday low prices strategy and three tiered...TearsheetTearsheet984Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Credits_We_Like_In_The_New_Normal-8978589785cs/89785normArticleTemplateWe detail credits that we believe are well suited to an environment of slow economic growth, entrenched high levels of unemployment, constrained lending and continued conservatism from consumers in the world's developed economies.creditsights_staffberry_plasticscumminsdeutsche_telekomfedexholcimintelsatitc_holdingskelloggkrogermarriott_internationalmartin_mariettario_tintostandard_charteredstarwood_hotelsberry_plasticscumminsdeutsche_telekomfedexholcimintelsatitc_holdingskelloggkrogermarriott_internationalmartin_mariettario_tintostandard_charteredstarwood_hotels8978513 Oct 2009 11:10:13 ESTYes89785150CreditSights Inceuropeunited_stateseuropeunited_statesutilitiesutilitiesPublishedstrategystrategyStrategyCommentStrategy Article4236 Credits We Like In The New Normal We detail a number of credits that we believe are well suited to an environment of slow economic growth, entrenched high levels of unemployment, constrained lending and continued conservatism from consumers...Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/BW-0001-38685218BW-0001-38685218newstex/BW-0001-38685218xmlNewstex Inc.2005Zacks.comNewstex Inc.newstex.comnewstexBW-0001-38685218Business Wire0001Business WireBW1Newstex Inc.Business Wire040000000400900004016000040160480401600109 Oct 2009 06:23:11 EST18000000180080001800400010/9/2009 Oct. #, #### (Business Wire) -- Zacks.com releases details on a group of stocks that are currently members of the exclusive Zacks ## Rank List – Stocks to Sell Now. These stocks are currently rated as a Zacks Rank ## (Strong Sell):...AAR CORPCRA INTERNATIONAL INCKROGER COSMITHFIELD FOODS INCAIRCRAIKRSFDNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Kroger_Attains_BBB_Rating_from_S_amp_P-8936889368cs/89368normWWTemplateemuikrogerkroger8936801 Oct 2009 03:09:00 ESTYes89368150CreditSights Incunited_statesunited_statesconsumergrocers_and_pharmaciesretailconsumergrocers_and_pharmaciesretailPublishedWorthWatchingWorth Watching324 Kroger: Attains BBB Rating from S&P Kroger (Baa#/BBB) received one-notch ratings upgrade to BBB from S&P. The agency also raised KR's short-term commercial paper rating from A-# to A-#. The ratings upgrade is long overdue given...Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/s-and-p-credit-research-Kroger_Co_Upgraded_To_BBB_From_BBB_Outlook_Stable-749236749236spcred/749236normglobalstructured30 Sep 2009 10:46:21 EST100NewsThe latest News from S&PUnited StatesFood RetailAsiaEmerging MarketsEurope, Middle East, AfricaLatin AmericaUnited StatesGlobal IssuersStructured FinanceNewsUSA50104450104L50104M50104Q50104R30101030 301010 3010 30Kroger Co.101323ASIAEMERGINGEUROMIDAFRLATAMERICAUSAKRNEWSCDOCMBSCORPFIGLOBISSRetailSTRUCCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/s-and-p-credit-research-Research_Update_Kroger_Co_Ratings_Raised_To_BBB_From_BBB_Outlook_Stable-749237749237spcred/749237normglobalstructured30 Sep 2009 10:46:21 EST175Research UpdateThe latest Research Update from S&PUnited StatesFood RetailAsiaEmerging MarketsEurope, Middle East, AfricaLatin AmericaUnited StatesGlobal IssuersStructured FinanceResearch UpdateUSA50104450104L50104M50104Q50104R30101030 301010 3010 30Kroger Co.101323ASIAEMERGINGEUROMIDAFRLATAMERICAUSAKRRESUPDCDOCMBSCORPFIGLOBISSRetailSTRUCCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/BW-0001-38334797BW-0001-38334797newstex/BW-0001-38334797xmlNewstex Inc.2005dunnhumbyUSANewstex Inc.newstex.comnewstexBW-0001-38334797Business Wire0001Business WireBW1Newstex Inc.Business Wire040000000401600004016013040070000400700528 Sep 2009 07:37:52 EST18000000180150001802200019002007190020049/28/2009 Sep. ##, #### (Business Wire) -- dunnhumbyUSA, an international leader in building sales and brand value for consumer goods and retail companies, announces changes in senior management and projects continued exponential growth through...KROGER CODAVID B DILLONKRNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/511516_pr_frame511516_pr_framefitch/511516_pr_framehtmlThe Kroger Company8008931625 Sep 2009 06:36:59 EST0103030085Press ReleaseKRFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Credit & Investment ResearchFitch Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/PR_186782_728600PR_186782_728600moodys/PR_186782_728600html17 Sep 2009 04:38:10 ESThtmlSUPERVALU INC.Safeway Inc.Stater Bros. Holdings, Inc.Kroger Co. (The)Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., Inc.(The)Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., Inc.(The); Kroger Co. (The); Safeway Inc.; ...728600654100600012543441700346500150.000016 Sep 2009NewsAnnouncementCGlobal Credit Research Announcement ## SEP #### Announcement: SUPERVALU INC. Moody's says increased MEPP liabilities have no immediate impact on supermarket ratings New York, September ##, #### -- Supermarkets rated by Moody's Investors...Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Kroger_2Q09_Pressured_But_Poised-8886588865cs/88865normArticleTemplateDespite disinflation and changing consumer habits, KR continued to drive solid top-line gains, market share improvements, and customer loyalty. Margins have come under pressure, but not enough to significantly damage KR's earnings quality.emuikroger8886516 Sep 2009 03:09:18 ESTYes88865150CreditSights Incunited_statesgrocers_and_pharmaciesconsumerretailPublishedearnings Kroger #Q##: Pressured, But Poised KR reported a #.#% decrease in total sales to $##.# billion and a #.#% decline in adjusted EBITDA to $### million in #Q##. Excluding fuel sales, KR's total sales increased #.#%, while identical store...EarningsNoteEarnings Note1329Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/XIN-0001-37998152XIN-0001-37998152newstex/XIN-0001-37998152xmlNewstex Inc.2005Copyright (c) Xinhua News AgencyNewstex Inc.newstex.comnewstexXIN-0001-37998152English News Service0001Xinhua News AgencyXIN1Newstex Inc.Xinhua News Agency - ENS Newstex04000000040170000401700215 Sep 2009 06:28:41 EST18000000180050009/15/2009 NEW YORK, Sep. ##, #### (Xinhua News Agency delivered by Newstex) -- Wall Street traded higher on Tuesday with the Dow Jones average hitting #,### for the first time since Oct. # on positive economic data and Federal Reserve Chairman...BEST BUY CO INCKROGER COBen BernankeBBYKRNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/B2419127B2419127ccbn/B2419127norm15 Sep 2009 12:06:00 EST2419127Edited Brief of KR earnings conference call or presentation, 15-Sep-09 10:00am ETThe Kroger Co.54.0000EditedThe Kroger Co. Q2 2009 Earnings Conference Call SummaryKR10:00am ETBrief...Deborah Weinswig Citi - Analyst Simeon Gutman Canaccord Adams - Analyst John Heinbockel Goldman Sachs - Analyst Mark Wiltamuth Morgan Stanley - Analyst Ed Kelly Credit Suisse - Analyst Scott Mushkin Jefferies & Co. - Analyst Neil Currie UBS - Analyst Chuck Cerankosky Northcoast Research - Analyst Karen Short BMO Capital Markets - Analyst Meredith Adler Barclays Capital - Analyst OVERVIEW... Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T2419127T2419127ccbn/T2419127norm15 Sep 2009 12:06:00 EST2419127Final Transcript of KR earnings conference call or presentation, 15-Sep-09 10:00am ETThe Kroger Co.54.0000FinalThe Kroger Co. Q2 2009 Earnings Conference Call TranscriptKR10:00am ETTranscript...Deborah Weinswig Citi - Analyst Simeon Gutman Canaccord Adams - Analyst John Heinbockel Goldman Sachs - Analyst Mark Wiltamuth Morgan Stanley - Analyst Ed Kelly Credit Suisse - Analyst Scott Mushkin Jefferies & Co. - Analyst Neil Currie UBS - Analyst Chuck Cerankosky Northcoast Research - Analyst Karen Short BMO Capital Markets - Analyst Meredith Adler Barclays Capital - Analyst P R E S E N T A T I O N... 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Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Credit & Investment ResearchFitch Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/508240_pr_frame508240_pr_framefitch/508240_pr_framehtmlMacy's, Inc.CVS Caremark CorpBest Buy Company, Inc.Rite Aid CorporationAutoZone, Inc.Safeway Inc.Sears Holdings CorporationNordstrom, Inc.Blockbuster, Inc.SUPERVALU Inc.Costco Wholesale CorporationWal-Mart Stores, Inc.Dillard's, Inc.Staples, Inc.Neiman Marcus, Inc.Toys R Us, Inc.Kohl's CorporationThe Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.Lowe's Companies, Inc.Limited Brands, Inc.Target CorporationRadioShack CorporationJ. C. 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