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June 27, 2011
Gildenberg to Marketplace business session attendees: Being smart helps retailers grow

There’s a tremendous upside for retailers and suppliers, but that upside will come from doing things differently than in years past, as well as grappling with fragmentation. Those were a few of the key messages Bryan Gildenberg, chief knowledge officer of Kantar Retail, had for attendees of Monday morning’s business session at NACDS Marketplace in Boston.

June 24, 2011
At shareholders meeting, Kroger emphasizes focus on customers

Kroger CEO David Dillon said the company will continue to focus on customer loyalty, after reporting last week that it saw identical-store sales increase for 30 consecutive quarters.

June 21, 2011
Kroger highlights sustainable efforts in new report

CINCINNATI — Kroger has released its fifth annual sustainability report.

Some of the highlights noted in the report include:

Kroger stores reduced overall energy consumption by 30% since 2000;

Company-wide, including all facilities, Kroger has saved more than 2.2 billion kilowatt hours;

Kroger completed its first wind energy project. Two wind turbines installed at Turkey Hill Dairy in Lancaster, Pa., will supply 25% of the dairy's annual electricity needs;

June 20, 2011
Kernel Season's introduces ready-to-eat popcorn line

A popcorn seasoning brand has launched its all-natural, ready-to-eat popcorn in four kosher varieties.

June 20, 2011
Kroger taps Ralphs head for SVP merchandising role

Kroger announced that it has named Michael Donnelly as SVP merchandising. Donnelly has been president of the company's Ralphs division, based in Los Angeles, since August 2007.

June 16, 2011
Kroger off to strong start with positive Q1

Kroger reported strong first-quarter results and marked 30 consecutive quarters in which identical-store sales increased, the supermarket retailer announced Thursday.

June 13, 2011
Kroger appoints diversity leader

Kroger on Monday named Reuben Shaffer the grocer’s new chief diversity officer, effective immediately.

June 3, 2011
Once again, Kroger emphasizes hunger awareness

Kroger has kicked off a two-week campaign that is expected to generate $5 million dollars in cash and food donations to assist 80 local food banks in communities where Kroger's customers and associates live and work.

May 31, 2011
Hampton Farms' Hickory SmokeHouse peanuts arrive in stores

Hampton Farms is offering fans of in-shell peanuts a new snack.

May 31, 2011
Kroger promotes fuel savings

Kroger said that its family of stores is offering new ways for its customers to save on gas.

May 26, 2011
NACDS Foundation names beneficiaries of Community PREP grant program

Purdue University, the University of Missouri and the University of North Carolina were the beneficiaries of a $1.5 million grant program designed to expand community pharmacy residency programs for recent school graduates.

May 26, 2011
Ralphs, Food 4 Less kick off fundraising campaign to honor USO

Kroger banners Ralphs and Food 4 Less have commenced their Honoring Our Heroes fundraising campaign to benefit the United Service Organizations.

May 17, 2011
Publix ends partnership with The Little Clinic

Supermarket chain Publix has confirmed the termination of the lease arrangements with The Little Clinic within select store locations in Florida and Georgia.

May 12, 2011
Wolfgang Puck Iced Coffee expands retail distribution

Wolfgang Puck's iced coffee is making its way to Fresh Market and Kroger stores.

May 6, 2011
Former Supervalu executive joins iControl

Mike Jackson was named to the board of directors of iControl Systems USA, where he also will serve in the capacity of senior adviser to iControl president and CEO Tal Zlotnitsky.

May 3, 2011
P&G lends a hand to Kroger's Honoring Our Heroes campaign

Procter & Gamble has teamed up with Kroger to support the United Services Organization.

May 2, 2011
Kroger donates $250K to storm, flood relief efforts

Kroger is committing $250,000 in cash and in-kind contributions to assist storm and flood relief efforts in communities across several Southeastern states.

May 2, 2011
Retailers step up to offer relief funds to tornado, flood victims

In the wake of the tornadoes and flooding that struck many southeastern states, several leading chains have stepped up to offer support for communities impacted by the tragedy, including CVS, Rite Aid, Walmart, Target, Kroger and Publix.

April 29, 2011
Kroger joins paperless coupon service

Kroger now is offering its shoppers the ability to redeem SavingStar e-coupons when they use their Kroger Plus Card at checkout.

April 27, 2011
Former Ohio governor spokesman takes talents to Kroger

Kroger has named Keith Dailey as the company's external corporate communications director.

April 26, 2011
TalkingRain expands Sparkling Ice distribution

TalkingRain Beverage said it is bringing its Sparkling Ice brand to Kroger stores and the retailer's other supermarket banners.

April 25, 2011
Resilient Kroger readies for recovery

In retailing, it’s a given that a long-term, severe recession will cut through the ranks of food, drug and general merchandise retailers like a scythe through wheat, pushing weaker players out of the market as consumer spending dries up and Darwinian realities winnow the field. But it’s also true that the strongest merchants can emerge not only intact, but also with even brighter prospects if they innovate, invest and retain the loyalty of their customers.


April 21, 2011
Kroger's Southwest division forges ahead with three-step sustainability plan

Kroger's Southwest division, which consists of 208 stores in Texas and Louisiana, announced that it is continuing to reduce waste and conserve energy by moving forward with sustainable practices by renewing its three-step approach.

April 20, 2011
Kroger joins Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance

Kroger is the latest retailer to join the Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance as a partner.

April 15, 2011
Ralphs, Food 4 Less raise more than $100K for Japan earthquake relief

Two Kroger banners have raised funds to benefit Japan earthquake and tsunami victims.

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