Valued at a market cap of $39.8 billion, The Kroger Co. (KR) is a food and drug retailer based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It operates combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses. This food retailer has lagged behind the broader market over the past 52 weeks. Shares of KR have gained 3$SPX) has surged 14.3%. Moreover, on a YTD basis, the stock is up marginally, compared to SPX’s 1.4% return. ...