date:May 14, 2014
Kroger (NYSE: KR ) , one of the largest grocery retailers and the biggest supermarket operator in the U.S., has been on a roll, with shares up 17% year to date. The growing demand for organic and natural products and grocery items has led Kroger to jump onto the organic foods bandwagon. Moreover, with the acquisition of Harris Teeter Supermarkets complete, Kroger is set to continue its growth momentum.
However, Kroger needs to watch out for competition from the likes of Safeway (NYSE: SWY ) i