Kroger, also known as Kroger Company is a renowned and well-established grocery chain in the United States founded by Bernard Kroger in 1883. With its headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kroger operates thousands of grocery supermarkets across the United States and has a legacy of 140 years of incredible history. Besides that, Kroger has 2,899 Company Stores in the United States as of August 26, 2024. Kroger gained trust and loyal customers and created trust among customers with reward programs.
Kroger Grocery Stores
Kroger operates 2,899 grocery stores across 36 states and territories under various brands and departments such as Kroger, Ralphs, Harris Teeter, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, and King Soopers, among others. Kroger has started its grocery stores with the main intention of grabbing the maximum number of customers by offering quality products at budget-friendly prices in various brands. By establishing grocery stores in different locations across the USA, it becomes easy for Kroger to track the customer’s attention to promote their products.
Kroger provides a variety of grocery stores to meet various consumer requirements, comprising 134 multi-department stores, 2,899 combo stores, 191 marketplace stores, and 121 price-impact warehouse stores.
Comprehensive Overview of Kroger Marketplace and Services
Beyond these grocery retail outlets, Kroger also manages additional facilities to enhance its operational capabilities which include 33 manufacturing plants, 1,642 supermarket fuel centers, and 2,254 pharmacies.Below is a detailed overview of Kroger Marketplace and its various services.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Kroger Marketplace Overview | A chain of big-box stores introduced in 2004, modeled after Fry’s Marketplace. Currently operates 188 Marketplace locations. |
| Marketplace Departments | Includes grocery, Fred Meyer Jewelers, Starbucks, Donatos Pizza, in-store bank, toys, appliances, home furnishings, and bed and bath sections. |
| Major Locations | Found across the U.S. including Ohio, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Arkansas, Indiana, Virginia, Michigan, Mississippi, and Alabama. |
| Largest Store | Centerville, Ohio (opened 2011) – 147,000 sq ft, the largest Kroger built from the ground up. |
| Private Label Brands | Banner Brand: Budget-friendly products. – Private Selection: Gourmet-style items. – Simple Truth: Natural/organic products. – Other Brands: Abound, Bakery Fresh Goodness, HemisFares, etc. |
| Fuel Centers | Operates 1,629 supermarket fuel centers. Standalone centers are also available where parking lots can’t accommodate fuel stations. |
| Manufacturing Network | 33 plants in 17 states, producing about 40% of Kroger’s private-label products. |
| Kroger Wireless | A private-label wireless service using T-Mobile’s network. Offers unlimited talk, text, and data plans. |
| Kroger Pharmacies | Operates 2,252 pharmacies inside stores, including brands like City Market, Dillons, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs, and Harris Teeter. |
| Kroger Personal Finance | Offers branded Visa/MasterCard credit cards, mortgages, insurance products, and identity theft protection. |
| Driverless Delivery | Partnering with Nuro to test autonomous grocery delivery services. |