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Divert Expands Organics Recycling Program To All Fred Meyer Stores

Divert Inc. and Fred Meyer Stores, a subsidiary of The Kroger Co., have expanded their organics recycling program to support all 105 of the grocer’s locations in Oregon and Washington. “Fred Meyer and Kroger have been valued customers of Divert for many years, and we are proud to expand our collaboration to further advance the […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, News, Southeast

Harris Teeter To Remodel 12 Stores Around Charleston, SC

Harris Teeter is undertaking a market-wide refresh across all 12 of its locations in metro Charleston, South Carolina. Improvements include a variety of remodels and enhanced amenities, along with an overall focus on service and freshness that will elevate the customer shopping experience. The market refresh project marks a new chapter in Harris Teeter’s 48-year […]

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Kroger Precision Marketing Shares In-Store Advertising Solution

Kroger Precision Marketing, the retail media business of The Kroger Co., has announced a new in-store digital advertising capability powered with Barrows Connected Stores’ technology. The collaboration is billed as a shopper-centric approach to in-store media. Digital screens – built into integrated fixtures – will begin appearing across select Kroger stores, offering brands the opportunity […]

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Harris Teeter Reopens Hurricane-Damaged Store In Hendersonville, NC

In what wasn’t merely another retail remodel, the Harris Teeter store at 636 Spartanburg Highway in Hendersonville, North Carolina, officially reopened June 10 following an eight-month closure due to damage from Hurricane Helene. For the grocer’s team and the community, the occasion marked a far more profound milestone.  In late September, Helene made landfall in […]

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Kroger Cuts Ribbon On $36M Marketplace In Athens, GA

The Kroger Co. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 30 for its new Kroger Marketplace along College Station Road in Athens, Georgia. “The College Station Kroger Marketplace represents our pride in the University of Georgia, its faculty and students and the diversity and vitality of the community. It also represents our commitment to those in the […]

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Kroger Introduces Private Selection Cherry Harvest Collection

With cherry blossoming as a standout trend across food, beauty and fashion this year, The Kroger Co. has introduced its Private Selection Cherry Harvest product line. “Private Selection’s Cherry Harvest collection truly captures the essence and craveability of the season’s must-try, highly sought-after flavor,” said Mike Murphy, group VP of center store merchandising at Kroger. […]

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Kroger Appointments Include New Presidents At 3 Divisions

Kroger Co. has announced leadership appointments involving four of its divisions in the West and Midwest. Joe Kelley, formerly president of the Colorado-based King Soopers & City Markets division, has become SVP of retail divisions. Kelley succeeds Kenny Kimball, who returns to the Utah-based Smith’s division as president. Chris Albi, group VP of operations at […]

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Harris Teeter’s Focus ‘Always Been On Improving Lives In Meaningful Ways’

As the company celebrates its 65th birthday, the leaders at Harris Teeter are confident they have the secret sauce to ensure it will keep thriving. “The key to maintaining Harris Teeter’s core values and mission has always been our people,” said Tammy DeBoer, president. “From our dedicated associates in-store to our drivers on the road […]