Should we be worried

Date: Mar 8, 2018

Should we be worried

The_Trash_Man · Member

Yes. Everyone's focused on Amazon and WalMart right now, Kroger seems to have a hard time adapting to the new markets and staying competitive. It's gonna be a rough next couple of years unless they turn things around.

Date: Mar 9, 2018

No. Kroger is positioned perfectly to fil the widening gap created by the on line shopping effect.

I would, however, be very nervous if I were in the union. Those guys are in real trouble these days.

Date: Mar 9, 2018

Why the Union in trubble

Date: Mar 9, 2018

Because according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistis, national unionized labor has dropped from 20.1 % in 1983 down to 10.7 % currently. Between that and republicans controlling pretty much all of politics now (not that the dems are any more union friendly, they just claim they are to get your vote), these are not good trends for union workers.

DeltaGrocery · Guru

Only worry about stores closing if they don't turn a profit. If your volume ex fuel is under 350k/wk you have a right to be worried.

Date: Mar 9, 2018

Kroger need to keep up with technology which they have but I'd they remain stagnant they are in teouble

Date: Mar 9, 2018

Yeah jobs will be gone

Date: Mar 10, 2018

Kroger needs to be wage-competitive. We have lost employees to Aldi, McDonalds manager training, and Publix just to name a few-all due to higher wages. UFCW 1996 sold us out on the contract-no bonuses no $10.00 bump up higher pay for those currently employed and our union dues will double by the end of the contract.