The Kroger Company

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The Kroger Company

• The History, Events and Information you need to
  know about the Kroger Company

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History

• Founded by Bernard Henry Kroger in 1883.
• It is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
• The Kroger Company spans over many states
  including
• Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana,
  Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi,
  Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina,
  South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and
  West Virginia

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More Information

• Kroger has many different types of stores
  including
• supermarkets, hypermarkets, department stores,
  convenience stores and mall jewelry stores.
• The Kroger Company is the top grocery retailer in
  the country.
• It is also the third-place general retailer.

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Recent Events

• Family Day - A Day to Eat Dinner With Your
  Children.
• Teamed up with MyPyramid to support a healthier
  lifestyle.
• Participating in Campbells Labels for Education
  and General Mills Box Tops for Education.

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About Bernard Henry Kroger

• Born January 1860 and died July 1938.
• German immigrant who was fifth out of ten
  children.
• He began working at the age of thirteen.

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More About Bernard Kroger

• Was credited with introducing low-cost grocery
  chain model that is still prevalent in society.
• Opened over 5500 stores by 1920.
• Was involved in charitable events including
• Opening of parks.
• Donating to zoos and medical research

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