Kroger Announces Leadership Changes

July 15, 2021 Kroger

The Kroger Co. announced the retirement of Steve McKinney, senior vice president of retail divisions, after more than 40 years of distinguished service, effective August 7. McKinney will be succeeded by Valerie Jabbar, currently group vice president of center store merchandising.

Kroger Collaborates with KNAPP to Modernize and Expand Great Lakes Distribution Center

July 5, 2021 The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co., (NYSE: KR) America’s largest grocery retailer, and KNAPP, a global leader in intelligent automation and specialized software solutions, today announced their agreement to deploy, expand, and enhance the capabilities and capacity of the retailer’s existing Great Lakes Distribution Center in Delaware, Ohio. The facility is currently being renovated to add modern state-of-the-art technology and is expected to be complete this summer.

Wild About Bread Now Available at Retail in Texas as Demand for Easy to Make Bread Continues

June 24, 2021 Rä Foods

Wild About Bread™ Home Baked Bread Made Simple is now available at retail in 45 Kroger stores in Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, Texas. Wild About Bread™ has created a new bread mix kit and PrepPal™ mixing container that simplifies the bread making process at home without sacrificing the final artisan quality bread and crust you’d expect to receive from a bakery product.

Kroger Delivery Arrives in Florida

June 10, 2021 Kroger

The Kroger Co. announced the opening of the Customer Fulfillment Center (CFC) in Groveland, FL powered by Ocado Group (LSE: OCDO), a world leader in technology for grocery e-commerce. This marks Kroger’s entry into the Florida market with an e-commerce delivery service that combines vertical integration, machine learning, and robotics with affordable, friendly, and fast delivery of grocery items and fresh food.

Home Chef Announces Leadership Team Promotions and Expansion

June 10, 2021 Home Chef

Home Chef, the fast-growing meal kit subscription and retail business, today announced leadership promotions and new roles intended to strengthen plans for growth and accelerate innovation.