Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has been awarded the 2023 Campus Forward Award in the Enterprise Early Career Programs category for excellence in early career hiring. “With six generations making up our workforce, Kroger understands the importance of early talent development and how impactful internship programs can define our company culture for years to come,” said […]
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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Kroger Expands Delivery Services In South Florida
The Kroger Co. has opened a new facility in Miami, Florida. Joined by the local community, it celebrated the expansion of the delivery service and welcomed 90 new employees. This facility means customers can access Kroger’s selection of fresh items, Our Brands products and national brands, as well as individualized offers, delivered to their door. “We are […]
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Catalina Introduces Reach Extender In Kroger Locations
St. Petersburg, Florida-based Catalina has introduced Catalina Reach Extender, which amplifies current digital offers by extending relevant printed offers at checkout to those who shop in-store. The retail data science, insights and media company, 84.51°, is an early collaborator. 84.51° provides personalized promotional offers to Kroger’s digitally engaged shoppers through its website and mobile app through its […]
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Harris Teeter Hosts Health Partner Round Up Campaign
Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter has launched its Health Partner Round Up Campaign to benefit health nonprofits. Through April 4, shoppers can round up their transaction to the nearest whole dollar at all stores, excluding the Outer Banks and Hampton Roads locations, to benefit the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, JDRF and the Muscular Dystrophy […]
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‘It’s A Simple Business, We Just Try To Make It Hard’
Rodney “Rod” Antolock, former president of Harris Teeter and a vital part of the company for two decades before retiring in early 2022, has been inducted into The Shelby Report’s Food Industry Hall of Fame. Antolock joined Harris Teeter in 2000. At the time, he was the division president for Albertsons in San Antonio, according […]
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Kroger Shares 2023 Food Trend Predictions
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has shared its Food Trends Report, which predicts emerging food trends and consumer behaviors for the upcoming year. The fifth-annual report centers on America’s continued eat-at-home habits as pandemic concerns subside with consumers seeking to make up for lost time and celebrate everything from life’s special moments to everyday milestones by entertaining and cooking […]
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Kroger Rewards Program Gives $200M To Charities In Five Years
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. and its community rewards program have directed more than $200 million in charitable giving since 2017, donating to thousands of local organizations across America. Established two decades ago, the Kroger Community Rewards program allows loyalty members to select a local charity to benefit from their purchases. “We are incredibly proud to […]
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North Carolina Native Relishes ‘Dream Job’ With Harris Teeter
Tammy DeBoer, The Shelby Report of the Southeast’s Female Executive of the Year, has been in a leadership role with Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter for two years. But her experience with the brand dates back to childhood. DeBoer grew up in the Tarheel State and started attending Appalachian State University in Boone before entering […]