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Kroger sets second Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator

Kroger sets second Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator

CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. announced the second year of its Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator, a program designed to enhance and accelerate the selection of local items sold in the Kroger Family of Companies. The program provides a pathway to entry for local businesses of all sizes by allowing American-based growers and producers

Kroger expands fulfillment network

Kroger expands fulfillment network

CINCINNATI — Kroger announced at its 2022 Business Update in Orlando Friday that it will offer more Americans delivery through the addition of spoke facilities in Austin and San Antonio, Texas and Birmingham, Ala. powered by the Kroger Fulfillment Network and Ocado Group. As a continuation of Kroger’s successful entry into Florida in 2021 without physical stores, the new Texas and Alabama facilities will serve

Kroger’s Q4 results beat expectations

Kroger’s Q4 results beat expectations

CINCINNATI — Kroger delivered fourth-quarter results that topped expectations, with a total 3.7% sales gain (excluding fuel). Identical sales without fuel increased 4.0%, exceeding expectations for a 2.84% rise, and were up 14.6% on a two-year stack basis. Digital sales on a two-year stack grew 105%. Adjusted earnings per share of $0.91 also beat expectations.

Customer satisfaction with retailers is mostly steady

Customer satisfaction with retailers is mostly steady

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Customer satisfaction with retail is relatively stable, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s 2021-2022 ranking.  The Retail Trade sector as a whole saw its score dip just 0.5% to 75.1 (out of 100). “Cool stability,” says ACSI managing director David VanAmburg. “That’s the best way to describe the retail sector

Kroger announces leadership changes

Kroger announces leadership changes

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. senior vice president of retail divisions Mark Tuffin is retiring after more than 26 years, effective April 1. He will be succeeded by Kenny Kimball, who is currently president of the Smith’s division. Kimball joined the organization in 1984 as a courtesy clerk in the Smith’s division. He went on to

Retailers recognized for LGBTQ+ workplace equality

Retailers recognized for LGBTQ+ workplace equality

NEW YORK — CVS Health, Food Lion, Kroger, Meijer, Target, Walgreens and Walmart were among the 842 U.S. companies that received a top score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. The CEI rates

Kroger expands work on autonomous delivery vehicles

Kroger expands work on autonomous delivery vehicles

CINCINNATI  — Kroger Co. has expanded its collaboration with the autonomous delivery vehicle company Nuro, the companies announced on Wednesday. “Our expanded collaboration with Nuro supports Kroger’s commitment to provide fresh food, at a great value – all without asking our customers to compromise,” said Yael Cosset, Kroger’s senior vice president and chief information officer.

Video Forum: NACDS

Video Forum: NACDS

MMR‘s sister publication, Chain Drug Review, has named the National Association of Chain Drug Stores its Retailer of the Year. The designation might seem odd for an association, but NACDS is an organization comprised of retailers, with C-suite executives from member companies comprising the board of directors. This edition of Video Forum features three of