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Sewing Down South for HD Designs Hits Kroger Stores Nationwide

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

CINCINNATI, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced the launch of SDS for HD, a home décor collection from Bravo Reality Personality and Sewing Down South co-founder Craig Conover featuring products such as kitchen accessories, entertaining must-haves and items to enjoy at the beach, exclusively sold at Kroger Family of Stores.

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  • "SDS for HD Designs is a way for our customers to experience classic coastal living with products that bring style and elegance to everyday moments from family meals to backyard barbecues or entertaining with friends," said Monica Lightfoot, vice president of General Merchandise for Kroger.
  • "Bringing this collection—curated by Craig Conover—to customers, fans and followers is an incredible opportunity to make Kroger stores a destination for those seeking these exclusive items."
  • "I'm excited to see our product in so many more cities across the U.S.," said Craig Conover, Sewing Down South co-founder and Bravo star.
  • Check out these SDS for HD Designs home goods and entertaining must-haves:

Kroger Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation Sponsors National STEM Festival

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

CINCINNATI, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation today announced it is sponsoring the 2024 National STEM Festival co-presented by EXPLR and the U.S. Department of Education April 12-13 in Washington, D.C. The festival is the first-ever nationwide initiative to foster creativity, critical thinking and a passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects among middle and high school students.

Key Points: 
  • Foundation leading conversations on food access, food security and waste challenges
    CINCINNATI, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation today announced it is sponsoring the 2024 National STEM Festival co-presented by EXPLR and the U.S. Department of Education April 12-13 in Washington, D.C.
  • Cultivating this talent is an investment in our future and critical to our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste vision."
  • The Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, a nonprofit public charity established to direct charitable funds to organizations and innovators aligned with Kroger's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste impact plan, is sponsoring the Festival's Future Foods pillar.
  • For more information about the National STEM Festival, visit: www.nationalstemfestival.com

MCoBeauty, Coveted Australian Beauty Brand, Expands to the U.S. Market Available Exclusively at Kroger

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

CINCINNATI, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced MCoBeauty, Australia's fastest-growing beauty brand, is making its United States debut exclusively at Kroger Family of Stores, launching more than 250 beauty and skincare products available in stores now.

Key Points: 
  • "Kroger is thrilled to offer our customers MCoBeauty's luxe for less cosmetics and skincare products," said Kate Meyer, Kroger's vice president of Home, Health & Beauty Care Merchandising.
  • "Bringing this must-have brand exclusively to Kroger invites beauty enthusiasts to our stores to access highly sought-after products and offers our customers more beauty options, maximizing convenience with every shopping experience.
  • "Our mission has always been to make high-quality beauty products accessible to all, and we're excited to introduce our range to a new audience.
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Kroger Invites Customers to Join in Celebration of Earth Month

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Monday, April 1, 2024

CINCINNATI, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today announced it is celebrating Earth Day the entire month of April, kicking off with a contribution from its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation to World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The company is also sharing progress on its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste milestones and introducing a new reusable bag campaign.

Key Points: 
  • The company is also sharing progress on its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste milestones and introducing a new reusable bag campaign.
  • "Kroger is proud to support healthy, thriving communities during Earth Month and every day through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste impact plan.
  • We are excited to once again team up with WWF for Earth Month, and we are grateful to our customers who are joining our journey to protect our planet for generations to come."
  • Beginning this month, Kroger will offer specially designed Zero Hunger | Zero Waste reusable bags featuring favorite Kroji characters.

Kroger Debuts New Our Brands Seafood Items

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

CINCINNATI, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today debuted several new Our Brands seafood products, making seafood at home more accessible and easier than ever with fresh meal solutions prepared in the oven, microwave and air fryer.

Key Points: 
  • For chefs looking to flex their seafood home cooking skills, check out these scrumptious recipes from the Fresh Lane, like deviled crab stuffed tomatoes , oven-baked salmon fish sticks , scallop corn cakes and more seafood dishes.
  • Kroger also offers easy-for-you seafood options at the retailer's seafood counters.
  • For additional seafood products and savings, visit Kroger.com or the Kroger app, with more than $600 in savings available weekly in digital coupons.
  • Customers can shop these items and more in-store or through Kroger Pickup and Delivery , offering the same fresh products at the same low prices no matter how they shop.

Kroger Named Best Workplace for Diverse Professionals

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Monday, March 11, 2024

CINCINNATI, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today announced it has been recognized as a Best Workplace for Diverse Professionals by Mogul, a diversity-focused HR tech and recruitment firm. Kroger ranked in the top three among the list of 100 honorees.  

Key Points: 
  • CINCINNATI, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today announced it has been recognized as a Best Workplace for Diverse Professionals by Mogul, a diversity-focused HR tech and recruitment firm.
  • Kroger ranked in the top three among the list of 100 honorees.
  • "We appreciate Mogul for recognizing Kroger's commitment to creating a welcoming workplace for all associates, from all walks of life," said Tim Massa, senior vice president and chief people officer.
  • We are proud of the impacts we have made and look forward to continuing our journey to achieve even greater progress."

Harris Teeter hosts hiring event on March 5 for retail positions

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Monday, March 4, 2024

MATTHEWS, N.C., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harris Teeter is thrilled to announce a hiring event scheduled for Tuesday, March 5. Harris Teeter is ready to hire hundreds of new associates in roles across all departments for full-time and part-time employment. Harris Teeter is eager to add qualified associates to its retail operations, which include roles such as produce clerks, bakery clerks, baggers, plus hourly and salaried leadership roles. The event will take place from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at all Harris Teeter locations.

Key Points: 
  • MATTHEWS, N.C., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harris Teeter is thrilled to announce a hiring event scheduled for Tuesday, March 5.
  • Harris Teeter is ready to hire hundreds of new associates in roles across all departments for full-time and part-time employment.
  • Harris Teeter is eager to add qualified associates to its retail operations, which include roles such as produce clerks, bakery clerks, baggers, plus hourly and salaried leadership roles.
  • The event will take place from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at all Harris Teeter locations.

Kroger Announces Fourth Quarter Conference Call with Investors

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

CINCINNATI, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced today it will host its fourth quarter 2023 earnings conference call at 10:00 a.m.

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  • CINCINNATI, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced today it will host its fourth quarter 2023 earnings conference call at 10:00 a.m.
  • ET on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
  • Kroger's management team will comment on financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023.
  • An on-demand replay of the webcast will be available at approximately 1:00 p.m.

Application Period Now Open for the 2024 Game Changers Scholarship presented by The Kroger Foundation and Always® Brand

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

CINCINNATI, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) today announced the application period for its 2024 Game Changers Scholarship is now open. In its third year, 23 scholarships of $2,000 will be awarded to underrepresented female students pursuing a business, science, technical and/or liberal arts undergraduate degree or certificate. The scholarship is presented by The Kroger Foundation and P&G's Always® Brand.

Key Points: 
  • CINCINNATI, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) today announced the application period for its 2024 Game Changers Scholarship is now open.
  • The scholarship is presented by The Kroger Foundation and P&G's Always® Brand.
  • The Game Changers platform was developed by Kroger and P&G to champion women in sports, business and education.
  • Additionally, we remain dedicated to advancing the Game Changers Women's Leadership Program and the Game Changers Scholarship Program."

Kroger Announces CFO Transition

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Monday, February 5, 2024

CINCINNATI, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Gary Millerchip is stepping down as senior vice president and chief financial officer to assume an executive role at another public company. Todd Foley, group vice president, corporate controller and chief accounting officer, has been appointed interim chief financial officer, effective today. The Company will name a CFO successor at a later date.

Key Points: 
  • The Company will name a CFO successor at a later date.
  • I'm looking forward to continuing to work closely with the Kroger leadership team to deliver on our long-term value creation goals and ensure a smooth transition for all stakeholders."
  • "I am proud of all we have accomplished at Kroger and have made the decision to transition into a new chapter in my career," said Millerchip.
  • "Kroger is well positioned for the future, and I wish the team continued success."