The Kroger Co. has launched Pearl Street Academy, a career development and training platform designed to provide learning opportunities to its employees. The platform centralizes leadership development, training courses and professional growth experiences. The goal is to provide employees in stores, supply chain and other divisions with consistent access to development tools aligned with company […]
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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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Flashfood Expands To All Kroger Mid-Atlantic Division Stores
Flashfood, the surplus grocery platform, is now available at all 100-plus Kroger stores in the Mid-Atlantic Division, which includes Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky. The expansion follows a pilot that launched last summer in 16 Richmond-area stores. Since then, Flashfood has helped Kroger Mid-Atlantic shoppers save nearly $700,000 on fresh groceries while keeping more […]
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Kroger Begins Earth Month Campaign To Benefit World Wildlife Fund
The Kroger Co. is inviting customers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar at checkout through April 30 to support World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) conservation efforts. The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation will match customer donations up to $50,000. “Earth Month serves as a reminder each year that our choices have […]
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Kroger Packs 500 Additional Meal Boxes For Food Bank
Kroger Central Division gathered volunteers in Whitestown, Indiana, to pack 500 boxes of food for those in need – the second phase of a meal kit commitment that has produced 1,500 boxes for donation. The effort builds on 1,000 boxes packed earlier this month for the Midwest Food Bank. Supporters of Athletes in Action in […]
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Harris Teeter Named To Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies List
Harris Teeter has been recognized by Newsweek as one of “America’s Most Trustworthy Companies” for 2026. The recognition covers 700 companies across 23 industries and is based on an independent survey of 25,000 U.S. respondents, producing more than 100,000 evaluations, plus online media sentiment. “We believe trust is earned, and we honor it every day […]
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Kroger Offers 4X Fuel Points On 2 Spring Weekends
Kroger has announced two 4X Fuel Points Spring Weekend events, giving customers the chance to earn four times the fuel points on groceries and eligible purchases. The promotion, which runs March 27-29 and April 3-5, can be activated with a digital or in-store accessible coupon. “Spring can bring added travel for the families we serve,” […]
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Harris Teeter Packs 5K Meal Boxes At Annual Company Meeting
More than 300 Harris Teeter store managers, directors and support center leaders packed 4,992 seven-day meal boxes during the company’s annual leadership meeting, generating more than 104,000 meals for residents of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Through a partnership with Nourish Up, each box was filled with items ranging from mac and cheese, tuna and pasta […]
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Kroger, Peoria Area Anti-Hunger Coalition Launch Annual Canathon Food Drive
The Peoria Area Anti-Hunger Coalition launched its 40th annual Canathon food drive March 19 at area Kroger stores, collecting donations through the end of March with a goal of 50,000 pounds of food for 11 participating central Illinois food pantries. Kroger opened the drive with $1,000 in non-perishable food donations and $1,500 in Kroger gift […]
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Harris Teeter President DeBoer Named 2025 BusinessWoman Of The Year
Harris Teeter President Tammy DeBoer was honored as the 2025 BusinessWoman of the Year by Queens University of Charlotte during the award’s 40th anniversary luncheon March 13. DeBoer was recognized for her leadership of the North Carolina-based $10 billion regional grocery chain and her community-centered approach to the role. Kristi Coleman, CEO of Tepper Sports […]
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The Kroger Co. Adds Zepbound KwikPen To Retail Pharmacies
The Kroger Co. announced that Zepbound KwikPen, Eli Lilly’s multi-dose weight-management injection, is available at participating Kroger Family of Pharmacies locations. For the first time, self-pay patients eligible for Lilly’s KwikPen Self-Pay Savings Card can access the manufacturer’s program at a retail pharmacy counter. Zepbound is a GLP-1 receptor agonist prescribed for chronic weight management. […]
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Kroger Expands Private Selection Brand With Ready-To-Eat Meals
The Kroger Co. has expanded its Private Selection brand with more than 20 prepared meals designed to deliver quick meal options. The meals are available across Kroger’s family of stores and include globally inspired options spanning frozen entrées, refrigerated deli meals and fresh-roasted chicken. “The new Private Selection line brings high quality and convenience without […]
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The Future: Kroger Texas Division Drives Forward Through Innovation
Kroger Texas says the spirit of innovation runs through everything the division undertakes. As a result, Houston and Dallas have served as test-and-learn markets for several of Kroger’s national innovations. These include Nuro driverless grocery delivery, a Hispanic concept store and an Asian concept store. For the Hispanic concept store, Houston was selected as the […]
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Kroger Offers Savings Programs For GLP-1 Medications
The Kroger Co. and its pharmacies participate in several savings programs, including those from pharmaceutical manufacturers, that may reduce eligible customers’ cost of filling certain GLP-1 medications. Combined with Kroger’s selection of fresh foods, protein-rich options and personalized support from registered dietitians, the company offers a holistic approach to helping customers achieve wellness goals. “In […]
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The Present: Kroger Texas Division Understands What Shoppers Want
Texas has always been one of the most dynamic, competitive markets Kroger has competed in. To try and keep a competitive edge, the grocer focuses heavily on offering customers value and savings. Savings come in the form of extensive digital coupons, personalized offers, Fuel Rewards (including a variety of 4x gas points offers throughout the […]
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The Past: 70 Years Strong, Kroger Texas Division Paves Path Of Progress
Kroger has a longstanding history and deep roots in Texas, dating back to 1955 when the Ohio-born grocer entered the Houston market with the purchase of grocery company Henke & Pillot, which had been in operation since 1872. Kroger kept the Henke & Pillot name on the stores for about 10 years, replacing it in […]
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Kroger Invests $23M To Expand Store In Marietta, GA
Kroger is expanding its Parkaire Landing location in Marietta, Georgia, with a $23 million investment that will increase the store’s size by more than 26,000 square feet. The project will grow the store from about 59,000 to 85,000 square feet by filling three adjacent vacancies in the East Cobb shopping center. A new 12-pump fuel […]
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Kroger Appoints Foran As CEO, Ends Interim Leadership
The Kroger Co. has appointed Greg Foran as CEO, effective immediately, ending Ron Sargent’s tenure as interim CEO that began in March 2025. Foran, who brings more than 40 years of experience leading large consumer businesses, will also join Kroger’s board of directors. The Cincinnati-based grocer made the announcement Feb. 9, following an extensive search […]
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Kroger Expands Simple Truth Protein Line With 24 New Products
Kroger added 24 new Simple Truth Protein products to store shelves in January, expanding the line to more than 110 items as customers focus on wellness goals in the new year. The expanded line features protein-packed options designed to support nutrition goals, from establishing everyday habits to building strength. All products are free from unwanted […]
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Harris Teeter Recognized On Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces Lists
Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter has been recognized by Newsweek as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community” for 2026. “We appreciate Newsweek recognizing our workplace culture, which is grounded in respect, collaboration and a shared sense of purpose,” said Martha Tayor, VP of human resources. “Supporting our associates and creating an […]
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Kroger Launches Grocery Delivery Through Uber
Kroger has launched on-demand and same-day delivery through Uber Eats, Uber and Postmates apps at nearly 2,700 stores nationwide, the Cincinnati-based grocer and Uber Technologies announced Jan. 15. Customers can order groceries, Kroger’s Our Brands products and household essentials from Ralphs, Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Smith’s, Fry’s, Harris Teeter, Mariano’s and other Kroger banners through […]