Kroger Co. KR

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Kroger Co. (KR)

• Christi Lang
• Section 13
• September 21 2006

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What is the Kroger Company?

• One of the nations largest grocery retailers.
• Founded in 1883 by Barney Kroger.
• Headquarters located in Cincinnati, OH.
• Food stores operate 95 of total company sales.

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Kroger supplies products for
Grocery Stores
Multi-departmental stores
Convenience stores
Mall jewelry stores
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History of the company

• In 1883, founder Barney Kroger invested 372 to
  open a grocery store in downtown Cincinnati.
• Maintained good business by manufacturing the
  products he sold to his customers.
• In 1983, Kroger merged with Dillon Companies,
  Inc. in Kansas.
• In 1999, Kroger merged with Fred Meyer, Inc.,
  estimated to be a 13 million dollar deal.

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Krogers Values

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Respect for others
• Diversity
• Safety
• Inclusion

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Quick Facts

• Kroger operates 2,477 grocery retail stores in 31
  states total.
• Holds the 1 or 2 position in nearly all of its
  major markets (35 out of 44).
• Operates 773 convenience stores in 16 states.
• Operates 418 fine jewelry stores.

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Krogers stock trend over 2 year period
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Krogers Top Executives