Kroger has completed a $1.9 million remodel of its Martinsville, Indiana, store, the latest project in a year in which Kroger Central Division’s construction and remodeling investments exceed $200 million throughout the four Midwestern states it serves.
The store team and Kroger executives held a morning ribbon cutting Sept. 10 to mark the completion. The Martinsville project follows a steady 2026 drumbeat for the Indianapolis-based division, which has completed remodels in Pekin, Illinois; Indianapolis; Lafayette, Indiana; and Greencastle, Indiana, this year and opened a $40 million Marketplace in Noblesville, Indiana, its first new store in nearly a decade.
Mike Goodwin, president of Kroger Central Division, said the renovated store showcases “features and upgrades that make the store more convenient and comfortable, and which highlight the new everyday low prices available across the store,” continuing the value messaging that has anchored the division’s remodel program this year.
“Our goal is to design a shopping experience that keeps people coming back for memorable meals, fun family moments and all of the festivities that come with the change of seasons, the approach of Halloween and then the holidays,” Goodwin said.
State Rep. Peggy Mayfield of Martinsville said the investment “reflects Kroger’s community dedication and involvement. It helps keep the community together.”
Meat clerk honored for 47-year career
Continuing a ribbon-cutting tradition of honoring the store’s longest-tenured associate, the division recognized meat clerk Jeff Robinson, who was hired Dec. 28, 1979. Goodwin said Robinson exemplifies Kroger’s “Come for a job. Stay for a career” spirit; Robinson received a framed commemorative certificate and a Kroger gift card and helped cut the ribbon.
The event also extended Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste commitment, with the store team presenting $2,500 in Kroger gift cards to the food pantry managed by the Martinsville School District. “This donation will allow us to continue to help ensure students are ready to learn when they enter our schools,” said Kurt Bodell, director of food services for the district.
Since launching Zero Hunger | Zero Waste in 2017, Kroger has given more than $1 billion to hunger relief services nationwide, including 582 million pounds of rescued surplus fresh food, and the plan has played a role in delivering more than 4 billion meals.
Kroger Central Division operates food stores, pharmacies and fuel centers in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Ohio.
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