Kroger

Kroger Doubles Fuel Reward Limit

Thu, 24 May 2012 21:02:00 +0000

CINCINNATI -- The Kroger Co. is doubling the limit on its fuel rewards program from $1.00 per gallon to $2.00 per gallon between May 27 and Sept. 30.

The Fit List: The Best in Health, Wellness and Sustainability

Mon, 21 May 2012 19:55:00 +0000

SN Whole Health’s 2012 Fit List celebrates the efforts of food retailers leading the industry in health, wellness and sustainability.

Largest Supermarket Chains Contract; Fresh Formats Grow

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Safeway, Kroger Co. and Supervalu closed dozens more traditional stores than they opened last year, according to documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, continuing a trend that has seen them collectively shed hundreds of locations in recent years. At the same time, operators at both the high and low end — including Supervalu’s Save-A-Lot discount banner — have continued adding new stores and remain committed to aggressive expansion.

Stepping on the Gas for Fuel Rewards

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Fuel reward programs are proliferating in the grocery business, though patent litigation may muddy the waters.

Denver Union Approves Contract Extension

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:09:00 +0000

DENVER — Around 15,000 workers at King Soopers, Safeway, Albertsons, Smith Foods and City Market stores in Colorado and Wyoming have ratified a two-year contract extension, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 here said Wednesday.

Kroger Looks at Larger C-Stores

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:18:00 +0000

NEW YORK — Kroger is experimenting with building larger convenience stores with more fresh food offerings to better compete against smaller grocery formats.

Fred Meyer Celebrates Food Bank Partnership

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:11:00 +0000

PORTLAND, Ore. — On Tuesday Kroger banner Fred Meyer honored its 10-year partnership with Oregon Food Bank by christening a truck trailer funded by a $133,000 contribution from the retailer's customers and employees.

Kroger Receives Food Safety Award

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:04:00 +0000

CINCINNATI -- The Kroger Co. has been named the 2012 recipient of the Black Pearl Award for advancing food safety and quality, given by the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP).

Moody’s Notes Impact of Pension Obligations

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:55:00 +0000

NEW YORK — Estimated multi-employer pension-plan funding shortfalls will weaken the financial leverage metrics of U.S. supermarkets, but most companies’ debt ratings will not be affected, Moody’s said Tuesday.

FMI2012: Collaboration Drives Merchandising Success

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:33:00 +0000

DALLAS — Innovative merchandising created through collaboration among retailers and suppliers requires careful planning and dedication, but it can be a powerful driver of incremental sales if executed properly, according to presenters at an FMI2012 session here on Wednesday.