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Kroger picks up 4,000 veterans as part of one-day Honoring our Heroes hiring event
CINCINNATI -- Kroger on Tuesday announced that as a result of its one-day Honoring our Heroes hiring event held Nov. 9, the company hired more than 4,000 military veterans and their family members.

"I'm so proud of our store teams for their outstanding efforts during our national hiring event in November," stated Tim Massa, Kroger's group VP human resources and labor relations. "We can all be proud of hiring 4,000 veterans and family members in one day. We are delighted to welcome them to our Kroger family."
Kroger chief digital officer retiring, to be succeeded by customer engagement guru
CINCINNATI -- The chief commercial officer and chief information officer of 84.51°, a customer engagement firm and subsidiary of Kroger, will succeed Kevin Dougherty, Kroger group VP and chief digital officer following his retirement Jan. 27, the retailer announced Tuesday.

Industry’s best and brightest collaborate at 18th DSN Industry Issues Summit

NEW YORK — Some 275 retail and CPG executives descended on the New York Athletic Club Thursday to talk about the future role the industry can play in chronic care management, how companies can embrace technology to better serve customers and patients and where the industry is headed at the 18th annual DSN Industry Issues Summit. The event was preceded Wednesday night with a cocktail reception at the Redeye Grill near Central Park.
Kroger drives Q3 sales up 5.9% in 'difficult operating environment'

CINCINNATI -- Kroger on Thursday reported a total sales increase of 5.9% to $26.6 billion for the third quarter ended Nov. 5. Total sales, excluding fuel, increased 7.1% in the third quarter compared to the same period last year. Total supermarket sales, excluding fuel and Roundy's, increased 1.6% in the third quarter compared to the same period last year.
Kentucky's leading Medicaid plan adds The Little Clinic to network

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Passport Health Plan has added The Little Clinic inside select Kroger stores around Kentucky to its growing network of accepted healthcare providers, effective Jan. 1, 2017, the companies announced Thursday.

“We are very excited to add The Little Clinic to our network of healthcare providers around the Commonwealth,” stated Mark Carter, CEO of Passport Health Plan. “Opening access to these additional services will allow our members to get the care and treatment that they need to live healthier lives.”
CBS News tackles the omnichannel retailer's dilemma
Report: Trump administration improves odds for Walgreens, Rite Aid deal
Kroger excited about new presidential administration

CINCINNATI — Will President-elect Donald Trump be good for Kroger’s business? The retailer’s stock has enjoyed a sharp rise since Trump was named the 45th president.
Kroger raises more than $3 million for USO
Walmart, Kroger top Kantar Retail's annual PowerRanking survey

NORWALK, Conn. — Both Walmart and Kroger were named to the top spot in Kantar Retail's 2016 annual U.S. PoweRanking survey, released Wednesday, which measures best-in-class retailers according to the supplier community.

Kroger picks up 4,000 veterans as part of one-day Honoring our Heroes hiring event

Kroger chief digital officer retiring, to be succeeded by customer engagement guru

Industry’s best and brightest collaborate at 18th DSN Industry Issues Summit

Kroger drives Q3 sales up 5.9% in 'difficult operating environment'

Kentucky's leading Medicaid plan adds The Little Clinic to network

CBS News tackles the omnichannel retailer's dilemma

Report: Trump administration improves odds for Walgreens, Rite Aid deal

Kroger excited about new presidential administration

Kroger raises more than $3 million for USO

Walmart, Kroger top Kantar Retail's annual PowerRanking survey