Report accuses Ohio-based grocery giant Kroger of frequent overpricing

By: Marty Schladen

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: September 18, 2026

Words: 677

Last Updated: 9 hours, 51 minutes ago

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An analysis of government inspections and a survey of customers find that incorrect prices are frequent in the stores of Ohio-based grocery chain Kroger. It said they’re usually in the store’s favor.

Cincinnati-based Kroger is the third-largest grocery chain by sales in the United States. It has been accused of using its size to avoid competition and to use other tactics to drive up prices.

For example, in a 2024 trial to block a …

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