Speculation surrounding Kroger’s long-term workforce strategy has intensified after claims circulated on social media suggesting the US grocery giant could significantly reduce its corporate workforce by 2028. According to an industry consultant, who requested anonymity and said the information came from contacts within the company, Kroger is exploring the expansion of a Global Capability Center in India. E-commerce continued to perform strongly, recording 19% growth, and Kroger Precision Marketing delivered profit growth of more than 20%. The retailer has maintained its full-year outlook, forecasting identical sales growth excluding fuel of between 1% and 2%. Until the company confirms its long-term strategy, reports of large-scale job reductions should be regarded as unconfirmed.