The largest grocery store chain in the country could be getting a bit bigger and a lot more organic, as the rumor mill began churning that Kroger is exploring the idea of buying Whole Foods.
News of a potential acquisition by Kroger — which operates more than 2,700 stores under brands such as Pick ’n Save and Fry’s in the U.S. — sent Whole Foods stock up nearly 5% late Thursday to $29.33, Investor’s Business Daily reports.
