CEO McMullen credits its Restock Kroger initiative with the quarter’s success.

The company expects the 12,000-sq.-ft. center to enhance product development capabilities.

UK-based EG Group will set up its North American headquarters in Cincinnati.

The brand contains more than 1,400 products across a variety of retail categories.

The first Kitchen 1883 was opened in Union, Kentucky.

Four additional divisions will now offer the meal kits to customers.

Customers in Puget Sound and Portland will have the opportunity to use the service.

3Q net earnings rose to $397 million.

Donnelly will take over operations and merchandising responsibilities after Executive VP Fred Morganthall retires.

Retailer considers strategic alternatives for $4 billion business as part of Restock Kroger plan.