The new Kroger store will include a pharmacy, Starbucks coffee shop and a gas station. The grocer also plans to renovate a building across Sixth Street for a wine and liquor store at 15 W.

A planned Kroger development in Newport’s West End is officially happening after revoking the appeal for the project’s fuel center.

Removing fuel from the equation, Kroger enjoyed identical sales growth of 2.3%, the retailer reported. Poor performance from the grocery giant’s gas stations was offset by strong pharmacy and ...