The Kroger
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States · Community And Lifestyle, E Commerce, Food and Beverage
The Kroger Co. is one of the world's largest food retailers, with a mission to Feed the Human Spirit™. With nearly half a million associates, Kroger serves over 11 million customers daily through digital shopping experiences and retail food stores under various banner names. The company is dedicated to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
- Employees
- 414,000
- Industries
- Community And Lifestyle, E Commerce, Food and Beverage
- Status
- Public (KR)
- Website
- https://www.kroger.com/
- Company page
Recent activity at The Kroger
- : Kroger Appoints Mark Ibbotson as Executive Vice President and Chief Store Operations Officer
- : Kroger Appoints Emilee De Martino as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer
- : Kroger to acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion
- : Kroger Co. plans to merge with Albertsons
- : Kroger Co Names Greg Foran as Chief Executive Officer
- : Kroger Partners with Uber for Same-Day Grocery Delivery Across 2,700 Stores.
- : Kroger and Inclusion Cos. in Legal Battle over Wellness Your Way Festival
- : Kroger Appoints Yael Cosset as Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer to Lead New E-commerce Division
- : Yael Cosset Appointed as Chief Digital Officer at The Kroger Co.
- : Kroger Announces Valentine's Day Specials with Bloom Haus and Delivery Options Through DoorDash and Uber Eats.
Leadership
- Rodney Mcmullen, Chairman and CEO
- Anthea Jones, Vice President of Merchandising
- Mark Ibbotson, Executive Vice President
- Emilee De Martino, Chief People Officer
- Valerie Jabbar, Senior Vice President
- Tim Massa, Chief Human Resources Officer
- Angela Litwin, Sr. Manager Talent Acquisition Partner - Retail
- Greg Foran, Chief Executive Officer
- Yael Cosset, EVP, Chief Digital and Technology Officer
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Employee benefit plans
The Kroger files 7 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
The Kroger in the news
- Kroger Rewards Program Expands with New Ways to Save - Kroger (Jun 25, 2026)
- Kroger Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results and Updates Guidance for 2026 - Kroger (Sep 11, 2026)
- Kroger Introduces Kroger Rewards World Elite Mastercard® to Help Customers Earn More Points and Save More Every Day - Kroger (Sep 30, 2026)
- Kroger to Host 2026 Investor Day on October 20, 2026 - Kroger (Sep 18, 2026)
- Five Ways to Get the Most from a GLP-1 Medication - Kroger (Jul 24, 2026)
- Kroger Health, Hy-Vee and Ahold Delhaize USA to Convene Industry Leaders Advancing the Future of Health at Nourishing Change - Kroger (Jun 23, 2026)
- Kroger Unveils Customer's 2025 Yearly Checkout - Kroger (Jan 07, 2026)
- Kroger Customers Can Enjoy Premium Convenient Meals in Minutes with Private Selection® Expansion - Kroger (Mar 02, 2026)
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About The Kroger: questions and answers
What does The Kroger do?
The Kroger Co. is one of the world's largest food retailers, with a mission to Feed the Human Spirit™. With nearly half a million associates, Kroger serves over 11 million customers daily through digital shopping experiences and retail food stores under various banner names. The company is dedicated to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.
Where is The Kroger headquartered?
The Kroger is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
How many employees does The Kroger have?
The Kroger has about 414,000 employees.
Who leads The Kroger?
Rodney Mcmullen is a Chairman and CEO at The Kroger.
What is the latest news on The Kroger?
On Sep 02, 2026, Kroger Appoints Mark Ibbotson as Executive Vice President and Chief Store Operations Officer
Is The Kroger a public company?
Yes. The Kroger is publicly traded under the ticker KR.
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