CINCINNATI, May 30, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced its
inclusion among the 2024 Axios Harris Poll 100, an annual ranking
of the reputations of the most visible companies in the U.S.
"I am incredibly proud of our outstanding associates whose
unfailing dedication to serving communities across America with
honesty, integrity and respect earned this designation," said
Rodney McMullen, Kroger's chairman
and CEO. "Providing our customers with the food they need to thrive
is more than a mission; it is a responsibility to keep prices low
and help families put fresh, affordable food on their tables every
day. We do not take for granted the trust placed in us to feed
America."
The Axios Harris Poll is a trusted ranking of the reputations of
companies most on the minds of Americans, with a framework used by
Harris since 1999. Through the survey, respondents evaluate
reputations against key dimensions such as ethics, trust, vision
and products and services. Kroger has regularly received high marks
on the survey, consistently ranking among America's most visible
and trusted companies.
Kroger is committed to supporting healthy, thriving communities
through its signature Zero Hunger | Zero Waste impact plan. Since
launching its impact plan in 2017, the retailer has provided
$1.5 billion to support hunger
relief, which includes 696 million pounds of surplus fresh food
rescued, totaling more than 3.4 billion meals directed to
communities. To learn more about Kroger's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste
progress visit here.
"Kroger's continual ranking on the Axios Harris Poll
100 is a testament to the company's relentless commitment to do
more good for more communities by expanding access to fresh,
affordable food for customers and job and career opportunities for
associates," said Keith Dailey
Kroger's group vice president of corporate affairs. "This
survey underscores Kroger's role in making meaningful, positive
impact in our communities every day."
Kroger's proposed merger with Albertsons Companies, Inc, will
provide even more meaningful and measurable benefits to associates,
customers and communities. The combined company will deliver lower
prices and more choices for customers, provide stable and
fulfilling employment for associates from every walk of life, and
provide more support to create thriving, healthy communities.
Kroger, recognized for its industry-leading benefits, culture
and commitment to creating a workplace that respects and values
every community, has been named a top place to work by
the American Association of People with Disabilities and
Disability:IN™, was honored by Handshake for excellence
in early career hiring, named a best workplace for diverse
professionals by Mogul, earned recognition from Newsweek as
One of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and ranked
among Computerworld's Top 100 best places to work in
IT.
About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR),
we are dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit™. We are,
across our family of companies nearly half a million associates who
serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless digital
shopping experience and retail food stores under a variety
of banner names, serving America through food inspiration and
uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To
learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor
relations site.
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