CINCINNATI —

Kroger will be requiring its employees to return to the office five days a week, rather than work remotely, starting in January 2026.

Kroger confirmed the decision on Thursday, with executive vice president and chief associate experience officer Tim Massa citing the importance of in-person teamwork. Advertisement

“As we’ve sought to simplify our ways of working and strengthen our support for our store teams, we see that in-person collaboration helps us move faster, problem solve more quickly, and better align on our priorities. And, with our stores, manufacturing plants and distribution centers operating around the clock to serve our customers, we are updating the in-office expectations for our Store Support Center associates who support them,” Massa said.

The decision to

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