The Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. and Union, New Jersey-based Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. have announced the launch of the companies’ e-commerce experience. “When our customers think of food, they think of Kroger,” said Stuart Aitken, SVP and chief merchant and marketing officer at Kroger. “This collaboration expands our e-commerce selection, enabling our customers to […]
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.
Kroger Names Rolfes As Director Of Communications, Media Relations
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. has hired Erin Rolfes as its director of corporate communications and media relations. She will be responsible for enhancing and protecting Kroger’s corporate reputation, driving brand narrative across the company’s many lines of business and serving as the company’s spokeswoman. “Erin is a strategic communicator who understands the importance of telling compelling and authentic […]
Kroger Health’s Platform Recognized By University Of Cincinnati Study
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., partnered with the University of Cincinnati to execute an independent clinical research study to learn how retailers, like Kroger, serve as a healthcare destination by leveraging food and nutrition education to support the health and wellbeing of shoppers. “Kroger Health is proud of our partnership with the University of […]
Non-Food Side Of Fred Meyer Gives Company Edge In Marketplace
Like many of his colleagues, Brad Cope had not planned on a career in the grocery industry. “Not at all,” he said. Cope, manager of marketing and customer communications at Fred Meyer, started working for the company in high school. He continued doing so in his first year of college. The company offered him a good […]
Kroger Atlanta Division And Little Clinics Raise $12K For AHA Campaign
Kroger pharmacies and Little Clinics in the Atlanta Division raised more than $12,500 for the American Heart Association’s “Life is Why” campaign. Nationwide, Kroger pharmacies and Little Clinics raised $134,295 for the AHA. Two Kroger pharmacy locations in Georgia ranked in the top 10 Kroger locations nationwide raising funds for the campaign. The Kroger pharmacy […]
Providing Positive Environment Key To Fred Meyer’s Development
Sara Parker, director of human resources for Fred Meyer, was no stranger to the food business when she joined the company in 2002 from a general merchandise retailer in Portland, Oregon. “My dad worked for a food processing company when I was growing up, and he was a director of quality control, so I have […]
Kroger Releases Statement On Nomination Of Director Candidates
The Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Company says billionaire investor Carl Icahn has submitted an intent to nominate two director candidates – Alexis C. Fox and Margarita Paláu-Hernández – to stand for election to its board of directors at the company’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The date for the annual meeting has not been announced. Kroger […]
Kroger Breaks Ground On New Location In Marietta, GA
Kroger hosted a groundbreaking celebration March 29 for its newest store at 1310 Powers Ferry Road in Marietta. “We are excited to break ground on this new store and would like to thank the Cobb County Board of Commissioners and the Powers Ferry Corridor Alliance for their ongoing support,” said Felix Turner, manager of corporate affairs for Kroger’s […]
