Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. and Home Chef say the meal solutions brand reached $1 billion in annual sales. Founded in 2013 by Pat Vihtelic, Home Chef merged with Kroger in 2018. Since then, Kroger and Home Chef have advanced the availability of mealtime shortcuts and solutions and offered new product innovations. “Kroger’s commitment 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.
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Anthem BCBS-Ohio, Kroger Health Offer Medicare Plans Allowing Food
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio and Kroger Health, the healthcare division of the Kroger Co., will offer new 2022 Medicare Advantage plans with benefits and services to address an individual’s whole-health needs and well-being. Eligible members enrolled in one of these plans will have benefit allowances that can be used at Kroger […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast, The Kroger Co.
Sweet Loren’s Launches Holiday Sugar Cookie Dough Packaging
New York-based Sweet Loren’s pre-portioned Sugar Cookie Dough is debuting its first limited edition holiday packaging. The packaging, complete with all the tips needed to create snowflake shapes, a snowman and holly-decorated cookies, is hitting grocery store shelves across the U.S. This limited-edition holiday packaging shows how easy it is to bake; all that’s needed is the cookie dough […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Home Page Slider, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Kroger’s New Private Marketplace Helps Brands Optimize Performance
The Kroger Co.’s retail media business, Kroger Precision Marketing powered by 84.51°, has announced the launch of a new private programmatic advertising marketplace. The Kroger Private Marketplace allows agencies and brands to reach consumers by applying Kroger audience data to programmatic campaigns within their preferred ad-buying platform. As America’s largest grocery retailer, Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger serves 60 million households annually nationwide. […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
Roundy’s Receives WGA Supermarket Hero Awards
Seven Roundy’s associates and two Roundy’s teams were awarded the Wisconsin Grocers Association Supermarket Hero Award at recent ceremonies. Brandon Scholz, WGA president and CEO, presented the wards. The award recipients were among 20 grocery industry employees/teams to be honored with the WGA Supermarket Hero Award for their outstanding work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “The […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
Revol Greens Establishes East Coast Location By Acquiring Living Fresh
Revol Greens, has acquired BJ’s Produce Inc., operating under the Living Fresh brand, in Athens, Georgia, to establish its first East Coast greenhouse operation. The deal, completed on Oct. 12, entails the purchase of the existing greenhouses as well as the planned commencement of new greenhouse construction to meet increasing customer demand. Terms of the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, National, The Kroger Co.
Survey: Retailers Using Mobile Tech To Change Shopping Experience
Shoppers are using their smartphones more during their in-store visits for things like contactless checkout, scanning QR codes for product information, looking up discounts/promos and downloading digital coupons. Convenience is a driving factor for this trend, with more than 70 percent of respondents wanting to use technology to get through the visit faster, but shoppers […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, National, The Kroger Co.
Plant Based World Expo Comes Back To New York In December
Plant Based World Expo North America, a plant-based event designed exclusively for a B2B audience, returns to New York on Dec. 9-10 at the Javits Center. This event combines a world-class conference with an exhibition showcasing thousands of innovative plant-based products and brands from around the world, plus high-level networking and tasting opportunities. PBW is […]