The Kroger Co. is one of the world's largest retailers, operating nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states under two dozen banner names. The company's annual sales exceed $132 billion, serving nearly 11 million customers daily. Its operations span retail grocery, pharmacy services through over 2,270 pharmacies, fuel centers at more than 1,700 locations, and food manufacturing across 32 facilities.
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kroger employs nearly half a million associates. The company's technology infrastructure supports direct-to-door delivery services, a vast supply chain, and the data systems required to manage a retail operation of this scale. Its manufacturing and logistics networks generate significant data processing needs across inventory management, customer analytics, and operational optimization.
Kroger's stated purpose is "To Feed the Human Spirit." The company promotes values of honesty, integrity, respect, diversity, safety, and inclusion. It operates the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative, which aims to end hunger in its communities and eliminate waste across its operations.
