CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. will host a virtual 2021 Investor Day today to provide an update on the company’s strategic initiatives and plans to deliver strong and sustainable total shareholder return of 8% – 11%. “Kroger continues to deliver for customers through our seamless ecosystem and relentless focus on freshness, value and convenience,” said
CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. announced its Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion plan, featuring both immediate and longer-term steps developed in collaboration with associates and leaders to accelerate and promote greater change in the workplace and in the communities the organization serves. “As America’s grocer, Kroger is driven to bring Americans together as an employer,
CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. announced the retirement of Robert Clark, senior vice president of supply chain, manufacturing and enterprise sourcing, after more than 35 years of service, effective February 1, 2021. Clark will be succeeded by Gabriel Arreaga, who is joining The Kroger Co. as senior vice president of supply chain, starting October 1. “We thank Robert
CINCINNATI – The Kroger Co. reported fiscal second-quarter sales jumped 13.9% to $30.5 billion, a second consecutive double-digit gain as shoppers continue to eat at home during the coronavirus pandemic. Kroger’s digital business was again a standout in the quarter ended August 15, with online sales increasing 127%. Same-store sales, excluding fuel, increased 14.6% in
CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co announced on Tuesday the launch of its Simple Truth Recycling Program, offering customers a free and simple way to recycle the flexible packaging of more than 300 products from Simple Truth, America’s largest natural and organic brand, with annual sales exceeding $2.5 billion in 2019. Developed in partnership with international recycling
CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. announced the retirement of Joe Grieshaber, senior vice president and chief merchant, after more than 37 years of distinguished service, effective August 15. Grieshaber will be succeeded by Stuart Aitken, currently senior vice president of alternative business and CEO of 84.51˚, Kroger’s data analytics subsidiary. Yael Cosset, senior vice president
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it is introducing Kroger Pay, a mobile payment solution that securely combines a customer’s payment and loyalty card information to create a faster checkout experience. The company is also launching a new Kroger REWARDS debit card, a rewarding payment option for customers. “Kroger is redefining the customer experience by creating
CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. has launched the #ZeroHungerZeroWaste Donation Challenge to educate and inspire. Kroger invites associates, customers and communities across America to participate by donating groceries to their local food bank, sharing their generous actions via social media using the hashtag and inviting friends to join the movement. The #ZeroHungerZeroWaste Donation Challenge runs through
CINCINNATI — Inclusion Companies LLC, in partnership with The Kroger Co., announce the first Wellness Your Way Festival, taking place October 4 to 7, 2018 at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Kroger launched the Wellness Your Way platform at its nearly 2,800 grocery stores earlier this year to encourage people to adopt
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. rolled out a new store brand men’s shaving and grooming line. Called Bromley’s For Men, the line includes premium razors and replaceable blades, shaving accessories, and skincare. The products are available exclusively in the retail company’s stores and through its delivery and curbside pickup services. “Bromley’s For Men offers a complete,
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. has introduced OptUP, an innovative data-driven app that helps customers make more informed, healthier purchase decisions. “Kroger’s new OptUP app is transformational for the food retail industry,” said Colleen Lindholz, Kroger’s president of health. “The app puts nutritional information at your fingertips and makes finding and buying better-for-you products easier and simpler.” Key features
CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. announced that Kroger Technology has been named to Computerworld’s Top 100 Best Places to Work in IT for 2018. This is the second time Kroger’s tech department has been recognized by the annual list for having a dynamic, industry-leading workplace culture and mission. This year, Kroger ranks 58th among large companies. “We
CINCINNATI — Kroger, through Kroger Precision Marketing powered by 84.51°, will launch a new consumer packaged goods search service that combines both data and personalization options. The self-service marketing platform, which will launch June 4, will allow brands to seamlessly reach digitally-active shoppers with hyper-relevant products within search results across Kroger digital properties, and view performance in
