October 2, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Kroger Co., Kroger's Our Brands, Rodney McMullen, Simple Truth, Stefano Pessina, Walgreens
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Kroger Co. and Walgreens are teaming up to work on an exploratory pilot program with a new format and concept that combines Kroger’s role as America’s grocer and food authority with Walgreens global expertise in pharmacy, health and beauty. The two retail leaders have selected 13 Walgreens stores in Northern Kentucky, near
August 1, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
delivery service, Frank Bruni, Kroger Co., Kroger Ship, Yael Cosset
Retail News, Technology
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. is launching an e-commerce platform called Kroger Ship, which allows consumers to shop online for nonperishable grocery products and other consumables, and have them shipped to their doorsteps. Shipping is free for orders of $35 or more, and $4.99 for smaller orders. The beta version of the service is launching in four
July 19, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Kroger Co., Rodney McMullen, Scott Hays, Tim Brown
Retail News
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co.’s Atlanta division president Bruce Lucia has announced his plans to retire, and the company has promoted Tim Brown, currently Cincinnati/Dayton division president, to succeed him. Additionally, Michigan division president Scott Hays has been promoted to president of the Cincinnati/Dayton division. Lucia, after 44 years of service, will step down September 1. “In his more than 40 years with Kroger, Bruce has
June 21, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Kroger Co., Rodney McMullen
Business, Retail News
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. posted a $2 billion profit in its first quarter, largely on a windfall from the sale of its convenience stores. On the operations side of the business, online sales jumped 66% as overall sales rose 3.4% to $37.5 billion. Comparable-store sales increased 1.4% in the period ended May 26. Kroger raised
April 23, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Cardinal Health, Colleen Lindholz, Jim Scott, Kroger Co., U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
CINCINNATI and DUBLIN, Ohio — Kroger Co. and Cardinal Health announced the companies will host joint drug take-back events at more than 100 Kroger Family of Pharmacies locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time on April 28, 2018 across America, as part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
February 22, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
in-store health clinic, Kroger Co., Margaret Lewis, retail health clinics, The Little Clinic, We'll Hold Your Spot
Pharmacy, Retail News
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A new online tool from The Little Clinic enhances the no-appointment-needed convenience of the in-store health clinic. The Kroger Co. retail clinic operator has launched “We’ll Hold Your Spot,” a service that enables patients to reserve a place in line via The Little Clinic website before they go to the clinic. The
July 1, 2015 by Chain Drug Review
chief operating officer, Fred Meyer, Kroger Co., Mike Ellis, president, Rodney McMullen
Leading Headlines, Retail News
CINCINNATI – Kroger Co. announced that president and chief operating officer Mike Ellis has retired after four decades with the company. Ellis, 57, will be returning to Portland, Ore., the company said on Tuesday. Ellis started as a parcel clerk at a Fred Meyer store in 1975. Kroger acquired Fred Meyer in 1999. Ellis assumed