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Kroger Earns Newsweek Recognition as One of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

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CINCINNATI, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today announced it has been recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity" for 2024. Kroger received this honor for its commitment to uplifting diversity by fostering a culture that empowers everyone to be their true selves, inspires collaboration and feeds the human spirit.

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CINCINNATI, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today announced it has been recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity" for 2024.
Kroger received this honor for its commitment to uplifting diversity by fostering a culture that empowers everyone to be their true selves, inspires collaboration and feeds the human spirit.
"Diverse workplaces are a journey and not a destination, and we will continue to work toward creating meaningful progress for all associates."
In cooperation with Plant-A Insights Group, Newsweek interviewed more than 223,000 employees across the United States

New Book 'My Name is B-1259 - I Survived 9 Nazi Concentration Camps' by Michael Brown Now Available

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amidst current events, a just-published book about a young man that survived 9 Nazi concentration camps reminds readers of the hardships Jewish people had to overcome throughout history. "My Name is B-1259 – I Survived 9 Nazi Concentration Camps" by Michael Brown is the story of Elias Feinzilberg, whose goal in the later years of his life was the same as this book: to remind the living of the tragedies of the Holocaust and the dangers of hatred and antisemitism so history will never be repeated.

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As I delved into the story what I learned was truly amazing and compelled me to pursue and tell the story in this book," said writer Michael Brown.
Rounded up and shipped to a concentration camp, his life expectancy was at best a few months.
In the final analysis, this book is a story that had to be told about the human spirit, love, and triumph.
Michael Brown is a retired Hollywood film editor and the winner of three Emmy Awards.

Kroger Receives Recognition 2023 Progressive Grocer Impact Awards

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Friday, November 17, 2023

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CINCINNATI, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced Progressive Grocer recognized the retailer in both the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Sustainability and Resource Conservations categories in this year's Impact Awards. These awards honor excellence among retailers whose wide-ranging efforts are improving lives, creating opportunity and having a positive impact at the local and global level.

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CINCINNATI, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced Progressive Grocer recognized the retailer in both the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Sustainability and Resource Conservations categories in this year's Impact Awards .
These awards honor excellence among retailers whose wide-ranging efforts are improving lives, creating opportunity and having a positive impact at the local and global level.
Kroger was recognized for its commitment to mobilizing its people, passion, scale and resources to transform culture and communities.
Kroger introduced the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste impact plan in 2017 to achieve it moonshot goal of creating communities free of hunger and waste.

Kroger Celebrates Hunger Action Month with Round Up Campaign

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

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CINCINNATI, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE: KR) Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation today announced its annual Hunger Action Month Campaign, giving customers the option to round up at the register and donate to their local food bank. Hunger Action Month is an annual nationwide month of action to spread awareness and encourage everyone to join the movement to end hunger.

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CINCINNATI, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE: KR) Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation today announced its annual Hunger Action Month Campaign, giving customers the option to round up at the register and donate to their local food bank.
Hunger Action Month is an annual nationwide month of action to spread awareness and encourage everyone to join the movement to end hunger.
When Kroger launched its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan in 2017, it committed to donating three billion meals by 2025.
As part of the bold Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan, Kroger recently announced that upon completion of the merger with Albertsons Cos., the combined company will donate 10 billion meals by 2030 to feed people struggling with hunger.

Kroger Earns Top Score on Disability:IN's 2023 Disability Equality Index

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

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CINCINNATI, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced it received a top score on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI), making the company a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for the fourth year in a row.

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CINCINNATI, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced it received a top score on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI), making the company a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for the fourth year in a row.
Participating companies self-reported their disability policies and practices and were scored on a scale from zero to 100.
"When I first started with Kroger there was a lot of fear, and I really didn't want anyone to know about my disability before they knew me.
It is designed to help companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality.

Kroger Community Rewards Program Reports more than $200 Million in Charitable Giving in the Last Five Years

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

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CINCINNATI, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, today shared its Community Rewards program has directed more than $200 million in charitable giving since 2017, donating to thousands of local organizations across America. Established two decades ago, the Kroger Community Rewards program allows loyalty members to select a local charity about which they are passionate to benefit from their purchases.

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Established two decades ago, the Kroger Community Rewards program allows loyalty members to select a local charity about which they are passionate to benefit from their purchases.
Designed to be the easiest industry giving program, Kroger Community Rewards makes fundraising simple by donating to local organizations based on the shopping customers do every day.
Kroger loyalty members interested in giving back through the Community Rewards program can join here by selecting a preferred organization from the list of eligible entities in their region.
To learn more about the Kroger Community Rewards program, visit here .

Kroger CEO Discusses Feeding the Human Spirit

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

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CINCINNATI, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, today shared its chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen joined Matthew Shay, National Retail Federation (NRF) President and CEO, for a conversation on Feeding the Human Spirit at the NRF Big Show this week. McMullen discussed how Kroger operates with excellence and continues to serve customers and associates in an ever-changing and competitive grocery industry.

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CINCINNATI, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, today shared its chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen joined Matthew Shay, National Retail Federation (NRF) President and CEO, for a conversation on Feeding the Human Spirit at the NRF Big Show this week.
McMullen discussed how Kroger operates with excellence and continues to serve customers and associates in an ever-changing and competitive grocery industry.
"At Kroger, we succeed by giving a great experience to the customer, investing in associates and making an impact in the communities we serve.
When we do that really well, we succeed in living Our Purpose to Feed the Human Spirit."

"A World of Care is In-Store" for Kroger Health patients

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Sunday, January 15, 2023

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CINCINNATI, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kroger Health, the health care division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) is unveiling its new brand campaign, "A World of Care is In-Store." The campaign focuses on the many ways customers can take advantage of the wide variety of expert and credible health services conveniently available to them in their hometown grocery store.

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CINCINNATI, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kroger Health, the health care division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) is unveiling its new brand campaign, "A World of Care is In-Store."
"'A World of Care Is In-Store' speaks directly to Our Purpose to Feed the Human Spirit," said Colleen Lindholz, president, Kroger Health.
"By offering a variety of services, we aim to transform how quality and comprehensive health care is delivered," said Marc Watkins, MD, chief medical officer, Kroger Health.
To view the "A World of Care Is in-Store" video or to learn more about Kroger Health, please visit: www.kroger.com/health .

Kroger Named to Computerworld's 2023 Top 100 Best Places to Work in IT

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Sunday, January 15, 2023

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CINCINNATI, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced it has been named toFoundry's Computerworld 2023 Best Places to Work in IT.

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CINCINNATI, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced it has been named toFoundry's Computerworld 2023 Best Places to Work in IT.
Kroger ranks #43 among large companies on the 2023 list.
"This win supports our long-term strategy to invest in our associates and focus on making workplace culture a priority."
The 100 Best Places to Work in IT is an annual ranking compiled by Computerworld that lists the top work environments for technology professionals.

The Kroger Family of Companies Launches On-Demand Floral and Sushi Delivery on DoorDash

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Sunday, January 15, 2023

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After piloting the offering to customers in select geographies this fall, Kroger will now offer convenient delivery from more than 900 sushi locations and 1,600 floral locations nationwide through DoorDash.

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After piloting the offering to customers in select geographies this fall, Kroger will now offer convenient delivery from more than 900 sushi locations and 1,600 floral locations nationwide through DoorDash.
Customer orders placed on DoorDash are prepared and packed with care by in-store sushi chefs and floral associates at Kroger's family of stores, with delivery facilitated by DoorDash Dashers directly to the customer's doorstep.
Customers can also seamlessly gift flowers or sushi to a loved one for on-demand delivery using the DoorDash gifting feature.
Customers can shop their favorite sushi and floral products from Kroger on DoorDashnow, with special promotions offered to eligible shoppers now through December 24th, 2022.