Kroger lays out store renovation plans across Cincinnati

Kroger is investing in its hometown region.

The grocery giant plans to invest a total of $84 million to renovate 15 stores, including 12 in the Greater Cincinnati area, and open one new store, in Hamilton Township, Ohio. The renovations are scheduled to begin this year.

The 15 Kroger locations that will be remodeled are located in:

• Mt. Washington
• Sharonville
• Colerain
• West Chester
• Middletown
• Kings Mills
• Blue Ash
• Green Township
• Monfort Heights
• Fairfield
• Lebanon
• Two locations in Kettering
• Huber Heights
• Connorsville, Ind.

"This investment is yet another demonstration of the commitment Kroger makes each and every day to the customers and communities in which we serve," said Ann Reed, Cincinnati/Dayton division president, in a statement. "It also reconfirms our dedication to increasing career advancement for our associates, economic growth and supporting local producers who supply our stores with high quality products."

This story originally appeared on Chain Store Age.