Content about Kroger

May 21, 2013
Kroger places Empowered Products' Pink in 1,400 stores across U.S.

Empowered Products Inc. announced Kroger has placed its first batch of orders for Empowered Products' Pink line of personal lubricants for five of Kroger's distribution centers across the United States.

May 17, 2013
Kroger executive recipient of YWCA Career Woman of Achievement honor

Kroger publicly congratulated Kathleen Barclay, corporate officer and SVP human resources, for her recognition as a YWCA Career Woman of Achievement. Barclay was honored along with eight other women at YWCA's annual event.

May 15, 2013
Kroger unveils system that will convert food shrink into clean energy to power DC

Kroger on Wednesday unveiled a clean energy production system that will convert food that cannot be sold or donated into clean energy to help power its Ralphs/Food 4 Less distribution center in Compton, Calif.

May 14, 2013
Kroger promotes two finance executives

Kroger announced two finance executive promotions that will be effective with their elections by Kroger's board of directors expected on June 27.

May 10, 2013
Eleven Logli, Hilander stores to be unified under Schnucks brand

Schnucks is renaming all of the 11 Logli and Hilander stores it operates in Rockford, Ill., and Janesville, Wis., the supermarket company said.

May 2, 2013
Kroger to participate in popular Atlanta Cinco de Mayo event

Kroger on Thursday announced plans to host the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the Southeast at Fiesta Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park this Sunday.

May 2, 2013
Nutrisystem adjusts retail offering with weight-loss kit exclusive at Walmart

Nutrisystem executives told analysts they were bullish around expanding their weight-loss meal delivery service into mass retail through its partnership with Walmart.

May 1, 2013
Kiosk supplier Stayhealthy selects software provider to enable rapid content deployment

Stayhealthy announced the selection of BroadSign International as the company's digital signage software provider as it deploys its network of HealthCenter kiosks across the United States. BroadSign will manage Stayhealthy's rapid content deployment and network operations.

April 18, 2013
Tea of a Kind expands distribution to Walgreens, Krogers

Tea of a Kind, a tea beverage company, announced a wide distribution expansion into retail pharmacies, grocery stores and supermarkets in Northern California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and more.

April 15, 2013
Kroger sets initiative to source 100% of palm oil from sustainable sources

Kroger announced today the company's committment to sourcing sustainable palm oil by the end of 2015 amidst the growing popularity of vegetable oil and deforestation fears.

April 11, 2013
Hellmann's offers new tangy whipped dressing

Hellmann's announced today expansion of its product line with what the company calls the brand's first Real Whipped Tangy Dressing.

April 11, 2013
Kroger to assemble 17,000 food boxes with almost 5,000 associates for Louisville, Ky.

Kroger on Thursday announced plans to bring together more than 4,800 associates at the Kentucky Exposition Center on April 16 to assemble an estimated 17,000 emergency food and personal care boxes for the metro community of Louisville, Ky.

April 11, 2013
Meijer, Fred Meyer offer mobile credit-card system

Five regional retailers — including mass-merchandisers Meijer and Fred Meyer — are selling a mobile point-of-sale credit card processing system compatible with most smartphones and tablets in their stores.

April 10, 2013
Campaign urges 10 retailers to clear potentially toxic products from shelves

A national campaign launched by heath and environmental groups is targeting 10 major retailers to encourage them to remove from their shelves products that contain potentially hazardous materials.

April 8, 2013
Kroger invests $1.5 million in expanding electric-car charging station footprint

ECOtality and Kroger on Monday announced an expanded partnership that includes the installation of more than 200 level 2 (quick charge) charging stations, and 25 DC Fast Chargers, to be installed across key markets through the EV Project.

March 29, 2013
Study finds mass merchandiser private-label foods, beverages rival national brands

Walmart and Target are ramping up offerings of private-label products directed at multicultural and health-conscious consumers, according to a new study.

March 28, 2013
DunnhumbyUSA announces executive promotions

DunnhumbyUSA, a customer science company that works to build brand value for consumer goods and retail companies, has announced the promotion of six executives.

March 26, 2013
Kroger announces retirement of VP and pension investment officer

Kroger on Tuesday announced the planned retirement of VP and pension investment officer, Rich Manka, effective July 15.

March 21, 2013
Network of Executive Women releases '2012 Annual Report'

The Network of Executive Women, whose mission is to attract, retain and advance women in the retail and consumer products industry through education, leadership and business development, has unveiled its "2012 Annual Report."

March 15, 2013
Kroger declares quarterly dividend of 15 cents per share

Kroger's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 15¢ per share to be paid on June 1 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 15.

March 7, 2013
Kroger annual sales up 7.1%

Kroger on Thursday reported total sales of $96.8 billion, up 7.1% as compared with the prior fiscal year.

March 5, 2013
OutcomesMTM names top pharmacy-based MTM centers across the country

OutcomesMTM, a medication therapy management delivery system, on Tuesday recognized its top chain and independent pharmacies for 2012.

March 5, 2013
The Ledger: Publix not interested in Harris Teeter acquisition

While Publix has been tied to rumors it may put in a bid for Harris Teeter, local daily The Ledger on Monday reported that Publix isn't at all interested.

March 4, 2013
Supervalu further solidifies new leadership team following AB Acquisition deal

Supervalu announced several changes to its executive and banner retail leadership teams, as it continues preparations to move forward with a focus on serving wholesale grocery operators, growing its hard discount format and running a smaller, more efficient retail operation following the close of its previously announced transaction with AB Acquisition (Albertson's LLC).

February 27, 2013
Hollywood elite get behind fitness water launch

Music mogul Sean Combs and actor/producer Mark Wahlberg on Wednesday announced a joint venture with fitness and wellness water brand AQUAhydrate.

© 2013 Drug Store News. All Rights Reserved.