Kroger is one of the largest grocery store chains in the United States, second only to Wal-Mart in terms of grocery sales.http://www.risnews.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=MultiPublishing&mod=PublishingTitles&mid=2E3DABA5396D4649BABC55BEADF2F8FD&tier=4&id=7AA7E9B218804F47BE51E12DA16D752A Kroger has an online jobs center where applicants can apply for local hourly positions, distribution center positions or career management opportunities. Read on for more information about applying for a Kroger job online.http://www.thekrogerco.com/corpnews/corpnewsinfo_history.htm
Since it was founded in the late 1800s in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, Kroger has expanded throughout the U.S. while merging with retail giants such as Dillon Companies Inc. and Fred Meyer along the way. Kroger now operates approximately 2400 stores across the U.S.http://www.thekrogerco.com/corpnews/corpnewsinfo_history.htm http://www.thekrogerco.com/operations/operations.htm
Kroger Online Application
The online Kroger career center allows users to create an online profile and then search for Kroger jobs not only in their area, but all over the United States. A job search alert can be set up which will e-mail the user if new jobs become available that match their predefined set of criteria. Kroger provides a full set of benefits to full time hourly as well as salaried workers. Some of the benefits available from a job a Kroger include medical, dental and life insurance as well as disability and retirement plans and annual vacation time. In addition, if you are hired as a Kroger employee, you should know that the company claims it does promote from within, so you might be able to move up through the ranks into management.http://www.kroger.com/company_information/careers/Pages/about_us.aspx
Kroger Owned Stores
In addition to its traditional Kroger grocery stores, the Kroger Co. also owns and operates several other grocery and retail stores, including:
Kroger Fresh Fare Opens in Kenwood, Ohio
This video from WLWT-TV is a clip detailing the grand opening of a new Kroger Fresh Fare supermarket in the area. Kroger's Fresh Fair stores are notably more upscale than traditional Kroger grocery stores - most feature a sizable collection of premium wines, more organic foods and a gourmet pastry shop.
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Fast Facts
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Founded in 1883
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Founded by Bernard Henry Kroger
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Full name
The Kroger Co.
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Corporate headquarters
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Stock symbol
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Annual revenue
$76 billion
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Number of employees
290,000
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President & CEO
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Private label
Kroger, Kroger Value, Private Selection
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Number of stores
2,470 grocery stores in more than 30 U.S. states
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Benefits available to full-time and salaried workers
