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Website: http://www.kroger.com Kroger is the nation's largest supermarket chain with 2,477 grocery stores in 31 states under various local brand names. The company also operates jewelry and convenience stores. The company's food stores make up 95% of company sales. It operates stores in three different formats and nearly two dozen brand names: - Supermarkets - Kroger, Ralphs,
Dillons, Smith's, King Soopers, Fry's, QFC, City Market, Hilander,
Owen's, Jay C, Cala Foods/Bell Markets, Kessel Food Markets,
Pay Less, Baker's, Gerbes Kroger says it holds the #1 or #2 position in 40 of its 52 major markets. A major market for Kroger is one with 9 or more Kroger stores. Kroger also operates 773 convenience stores in 16 states. Plus, it runs 418 fine jewelry stores under names like Fred Meyer Jewelers, Littman Jewelers, Barclay Jewelers, and Fox's Jewelers. The company also owns 608 supermarket fuel centers and 42 food processing plants. In 2005, Kroger reported revenues of $60.5 billion, up more than $4 billion from the previous year. Net income was $958 million. History Barney Kroger opened his first food store in 1883. He bought out his partner the following year and opened a second store. In 1901, Kroger became the first supermarket to operate its own bakeries. With 40 stores and $1.75 million in annual sales in 1902, The Kroger Grocery and Baking Company is incorporated. In 1999, Kroger merged with Fred Meyer in a $13 billion deal that formed the nation's largest food retailer. Benefits - Medical Plan Updated October 25, 2006 |