The Kroger Co. Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen took the stage in Las Vegas at Groceryshop, an event for the retail, grocery and CPG industries, during the opening keynote themed “Kroger Delivers the Future of Grocery Shopping Now.” McMullen shared the Cincinnati, Ohio-based company’s continued focus on leading with fresh and accelerating with digital by […]
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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Banza Brand Pizza Launches At Retailers Nationwide
Banza, a growing maker of chickpea-based comfort foods headquartered in New York, New York, unveiled the arrival of Banza Pizza at several national retailers as part of its retail expansion strategy. Banza’s Four Cheese, Margherita and Plain Crust Pizzas have joined Banza Pasta on shelves at Walmart. Banza Pizza originally launched in October 2020 in Whole Foods Market, Wegmans and […]
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Arizona Food Marketing Alliance Names Leadership Award Recipients
The Arizona Food Marketing Alliance, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, has named its 2021 Leadership Award Recipients. The recipients are James “Bubba” Moffett, president of Crescent Crown Distributing, who will be honored as the Supplier of the Year; Monica Garnes, president of Fry’s Food Stores, who will be honored as the Retailer of the Year; and […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods
Elmhurst 1925 Introduces Seasonal OatNog And Creamers
Elmhurst 1925, maker of plant-based nut and grain milks, has introduced its new seasonal OatNog and plant-based creamers in Pumpkin Spice and Caramel Macchiato. All three varieties offer a creamy, dairy-free alternative to spice up any holiday beverage, are available now on the Elmhurst website and will also roll out in-stores throughout the month of […]
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Martha Stewart Kitchen Launches In Grocery Stores Across Nation
Martha Stewart Kitchen has announced the official launch Sept. 9 of MSK’s frozen food selection in grocery stores nationwide. It is Stewart’s first licensing agreement of this kind. Stewart and her team of culinary experts curated the Martha Stewart Kitchen collection of signature recipes to offer consumers convenient meal solutions featuring superior ingredients and flavors. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Farmer Focus Hires McLendon To Lead Research And Development
Harrisonburg, Virginia-based Farmer Focus has hired Sean McLendon to lead research and development. Farmer Focus is a 100- percent organic and humane-certified chicken company with a mission to protect and promote generational family farms. McLendon brings more than 25 years of experience in product research and development, innovation, quality control and operations in protein, across […]
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Kroger’s Zero Hunger Partners With Feeding America Foodbanks
September is Hunger Action Month, and Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation is partnering with the Feeding America network of foodbanks through a fundraising campaign to “Help End Hunger Here.” From Sept. 1-30, Kroger customers can round up their purchase with 100 percent of their donations going directly to the local Feeding America foodbank […]
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Point Pickup Acquires GrocerKey To Provide End-To-End Solution
Point Pickup Technologies, the last-mile provider that returns customer control to retailers, has acquired white-label e-commerce platform GrocerKey. The acquisition enables Point Pickup to offer retailers the industry’s first end-to-end, own-branded last-mile fulfillment and delivery service, enabling a seamless customer experience from purchase to delivery. Point Pickup customers include the two largest grocery retailers in the […]