# Kroger to cut 3,000 corporate jobs as it expands AI use

Kroger, one of the largest US grocery chains, plans to eliminate about 3,000 corporate positions while ramping up its use of artificial intelligence. The cuts reflect a broader trend of retailers trimming white-collar roles as automation and AI take over tasks once handled by office staff. The move signals continued pressure on corporate employment even in industries not typically associated with tech-driven layoffs.

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- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/retail/kroger-cut-3000-corporate-jobs-ai-expansion) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:31:31 GMT