Kroger

HISTORY

The Kroger Co. is one of the largest retail food companies in the United States as per its yearly sales are seen. It is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company was founded in the year 1883 by Barney Kroger. Commercially the company is in operation since 1949.

Kroger will soon come up with a shopper’s card. Kroger Co also provides the opportunity to save money for college education as well as allowing to hard cash for school level education, if an individual buy their requirements regularly from Kroger. Kroger also offers a private selection scheme to enable the regular buyer of Kroger brands to earn more benefit. The brands are Canadian maple syrup, luscious preserves, gourmet macadamia nuts and flavored extra-virgin oil.

ACTIVITIES

Kroger is a leader in the distribution and merchandising of food, pharmacy, health and personal care items, food and drug retailing.

PERFORMANCE

Revenue: Kroger ended with a sales figure of 66.1 billion dollar during the fiscal year 2006. On March 15, 2007, Kroger increased the dividend for the shareholders to 15.4%.

DISTINCTION

Kroger is the only retail food companies in USA which works under two dozen banners.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Kroger controls good number of supermarkets under its belt. These are Ralphs, King Soopers, City Market, Pillions, Smiths( Food and Drug stores), Fry’s, Quality Food Centers (QFC), Bakers, OwensJayc Food Stores, Hilander, Gerbes, Pay Less, Price Impact Warehouse Stores like Fred Meyer, Fry’s Market Place, Smiths Market Place and Convenience Stores like Turkey Hill, Kwip Shop, Loaf ‘N’ Jug, Quick Step and Tom Thumb.

Kroger operates through around 2500 grocery retail stores in 31 states of USA under two dozen banners.

Kroger’s 1,921 pharmacies, located in the companies, combining food and drug stores provide high quality customer services everyday. Kroger operates through 2500 grocery retail stores in 31 states of USA under two dozen banners.

Kroger operates 779 convenience stores under five banners in 16 states of the USA. Convenience stores of Kroger provide valuable synergies for the rapid expansion of the companies super fuel centers.

Kroger is the only company in the world to operate under economically three tier system of operation. Kroger’s 631 supermarket fuel centers are a natural addition to the company’s one-stop shopping strategy.

ORGANIZATION

Chairman Mr David.P.Dillon
Address 1014, Vine Street
Cincinnati,
Ohio-45202-1100
Tel 001(866) 221-4141
www.kbstar.com