Sarah Halzack, Columnist

Kroger Must Admit Its Amazon Problem

Selling convenience stores is no substitute for a long-term plan.
Photographer: Daniel Acker
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Alert to Kroger Co.: The first step to fixing a problem is acknowledging you have one.

An investor presentation on Wednesday was an opportunity for Kroger executives to change a calcifying perception that the grocery giant won't be able to hold its own against a Whole Foods Market now owned by Amazon.com Inc.