Kroger plans to change how it buys products and aims to save $4 billion each year by 2029.

Nov 2, 2026, 7:26 PM ETMarketRead the original at procurementmag.com

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Kroger set a goal to save $4 billion each year by 2029, including $2 billion through lower product costs. This could help it compete on prices, but the savings remain a goal.

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Lower buying costs could give Kroger more room to keep prices competitive. The plan also relies on a major shift toward direct sourcing and new digital tools. The savings have not happened yet, so the benefit depends on Kroger carrying out the plan.

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