Dave Richard, VP of operations for Fred Meyer, began his food retail career nearly four decades ago. “I’ve been in the business my whole life,” he said. “I started as a bagger over 36 years ago. I have worked all over the West Coast, including Alaska and California.” Richard left Safeway and joined Cincinnati, Ohio-based […]
Category: The Kroger Co.
Kroger, established in 1883 by Bernard Kroger in Cincinnati, Ohio, swiftly gained recognition for its steadfast commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. As of 2023, it operates over 2,800 locations across multiple states in the U.S.
The Kroger Co. Family of Stores includes: Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co., Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler and Smith’s Food and Drug.
Distinguished for its diverse range of offerings, the brand provides customers with a comprehensive selection of groceries, household goods, and specialty items. The supermarket chain’s dedication to innovation and community engagement resonates with consumers seeking convenience and quality. In 1901 the company started producing its bread, becoming one of the first grocery stores to have its own bakeries. This move ensured freshness and quality for its customers. By consistently adapting to changing consumer preferences and investing in technological advancements, Kroger remains a trusted destination for a varied shopping experience catering to a wide array of customer needs.
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Fred Meyer’s ‘Friendly First’ Approach Engrained In Associates, Executives
Dennis Gibson had a choice to make. It was 1984 and Fred Meyer had just acquired Grand Central Stores, a grocery chain for which he was working in Utah. “One of my best decisions ever was staying with the company at that point because it’s just been an amazing journey,” said Gibson, who later became […]
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Fred Meyer Co. Celebrates A Century Of Service
Shelby Publishing EVP Bob Reeves recently visited Portland, Oregon, to catch up with the folks at Fred Meyer. The grocery retailer in the Pacific Northwest is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2022, which is the focus of this special issue. Join us in the pages that follow as we learn how it pioneered the one-stop shop […]
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Starday Expands Distribution Partnership With Kroger
New York-based Starday has announced a new distribution partnership with Kroger. Gooey Snacks, Starday’s chocolate hazelnut spread, will be available in nearly 2,000 Kroger-owned locations including Mariano’s, Ralphs, Frys and King Soopers – making it easy for people to get a healthy chocolate snack when they’re shopping in stores. Starday launched in August 2021 with Gooey Snacks as its […]
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Kroger, NVIDIA To Release AI-Enabled Applications And Services
The Kroger Co. and NVIDIA have announced a collaboration to reimagine the shopping experience using AI-enabled applications and services. Kroger and NVIDIA will build an AI lab and demonstration center to expand Kroger’s freshness initiatives, improve shipping logistics and create a better shopping experience in stores through digital twin simulations — virtual models designed to […]
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Kroger Participates In ‘Test To Treat’ COVID-19 At The Little Clinics
Kroger Atlanta Health Division, one healthcare division of The Kroger Co., is supporting the Biden administration’s “Test to Treat” initiative for patients exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 at all 225 The Little Clinic Locations located in Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Virginia and Georgia. Following a positive COVID-19 test at The Little Clinic, patients […]
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Kroger Gives Customers New Ways To Save Dollars At The Pump
From March 16-22, Atlanta-based Kroger customers can earn 4x Kroger fuel points on select gift card purchases by using the corresponding coupon available in-store, online or through the the company’s app. When using the coupon, for example, a $25 gift card would be worth 100 fuel points. Some gift cards, including Kroger gift cards, are not included […]
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MicroSalt Expands Distribution Of SaltMe Potato Chips To Kroger Stores
West Palm Beach, Florida-based MicroSalt Inc. has announced that its SaltMe! potato chips will be distributed to more than 1,400 Kroger grocery stores beginning mid-March. This milestone is a major move for MicroSalt on its mission to provide healthier, full-flavor potato chips by delivering 50 percent less sodium per serving to help people promote better cardiovascular […]
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Kroger Announces $1.1M Investments To Advance Racial Equity
The Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. Foundation has announced two major initiatives through its Racial Equity Fund, totaling $1.1 million in philanthropic investments. Both the Changemaker grant and Next Generation scholarship program reflect measurable progress toward Kroger’s “Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” plan, a 10-point commitment to help build more equitable, inclusive communities. The Changemaker Grant […]
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Kroger Hosts Business Update In Orlando, FL
The Kroger Co. hosted the company’s 2022 Business Update on March 4 in Orlando, Florida, where management provided an update on the company’s strategy of leading with fresh and accelerating with digital. Following the event, Kroger hosted an in-person tour of the company’s customer fulfillment center in Groveland, Florida. “As we reflect on the past […]
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Kroger Delivery To Add Fulfillment Center In Cleveland, OH
The Kroger Co. has announced it will offer delivery through the addition of a customer fulfillment center in Cleveland, Ohio. The facility will be powered by the Ocado Group and combine vertical integration, machine learning and robotics to provide an affordable and fast fresh food delivery service. “Kroger is incredibly excited to expand our delivery business […]
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Kroger Co. Foundation Named Sponsor Of ‘Future of Food’ SXSW Show
The Kroger Co. “Zero Hunger, Zero Waste” Foundation is bringing people together for conversations about food system innovation, inclusion and sustainability March 11-18 as the presenting sponsor for The Future of Food at SXSW in Austin, Texas. The foundation is working with partners Little Herds, Food Tank, The Cook’s Nook, the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America and We […]
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Kroger’s Fred Meyer Stores Launch Loop In Portland, OR
The Kroger Co. and Loop, a circular reuse platform developed by TerraCycle, have launched a selection of products in reusable packaging rather than in single-use plastic. Customers can now walk into one of 25 Kroger-owned Fred Meyer stores in the Portland metro area and purchase more than 20 products from leading consumer brands packaged in […]
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Kroger And Kitchen United Open Kitchen Center In Houston, TX
Kroger and Kitchen United MIX have announced the opening of a kitchen center in The Heights neighborhood of Houston, Texas. Customers can order freshly prepared, on-demand meals from any or all participating restaurants. “Our customers know they can count on Kroger as a destination for the freshest meal solutions,” said Dan De La Rosa, Kroger’s group VP of […]
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Kroger Expands Fulfillment Network To Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The Kroger Co. has announced it will offer more customers delivery through the addition of a facility in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, powered by the Ocado Group. As a continuation of Kroger’s successful entry into Florida in 2021, Oklahoma will serve as a new geography for the company. “We’re excited to extend the Kroger fulfillment network to […]
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Kroger Atlanta Division President Brown Retiring; Smith Named Successor
The Kroger Co. has announced the retirement of Atlanta Division President Tim Brown and the promotion of Victor Smith, currently Delta Division president, to succeed him. Brown will retire after more than 44 years of service and leadership, effective April 1. Over the coming months, Brown will work closely with Smith. Brown started his career with Kroger as a […]
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Kroger Announces Leadership Changes; Tuffin To Retire As SVP
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. has announced the retirement of Mark Tuffin, SVP of retail divisions, after more than 26 years of service, effective April 1. Tuffin will be succeeded by Kenny Kimball, currently president of the Smith’s division. Kimball joined the organization in 1984 as a courtesy clerk in the Smith’s division, followed by serving […]
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Kroger Delivery Arrives In Metro Atlanta
The Kroger Co. has opened a new customer fulfillment center in Forest Park, Georgia, powered by Ocado Group. This center serves an expansion of Kroger’s national fulfillment network, providing the region with an e-commerce delivery service that combines vertical integration, machine learning and robotics with fast delivery of grocery items and fresh food. “We’re proud […]
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Kroger Atlanta Division Provides Community With Free N95 Masks
Kroger’s Atlanta division, which includes Georgia, Eastern Alabama and South Carolina, will be serving as an access point to free non-surgical N95 masks as part of its partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Customers can visit any local Kroger store with a pharmacy to pick up complimentary masks while supplies last, and […]
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Kroger Expands Fulfillment Network To Louisville, Kentucky
The Kroger Co. will offer delivery options through the addition of a spoke facility in Louisville, Kentucky. The center, powered by the Ocado Group, will combine vertical integration, machine learning and robotics to provide a food delivery service. “We’re proud to expand the Kroger fulfillment network to Louisville,” said Gabriel Arreaga, Kroger’s SVP and chief supply […]