CINCINNATI, Jan. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.
(NYSE: KR) announced today that it is actively recruiting
experienced retail and digital and technology talent for new and
open corporate and store management roles across its family of
companies.
"With so many recent changes in the retail landscape, we
recognize there are talented individuals in our communities who may
be searching for a new career with a new company," said
Tim Massa, Kroger's group vice
president of human resources and labor relations. "As we continue
to grow and redefine the customer experience through Restock
Kroger, there has never been a better time to join The Kroger
Co."
As part of Restock Kroger, the company is also investing
an incremental $500 million in human
capital over the next three years. This will be in addition to
Kroger's continued efforts to rebalance store associate pay and
benefits while also focusing on certifications, performance
incentives, advancement opportunities and training for
associates.
"We want retail and digital and tech talent to know that we're
hiring," Mr. Massa added.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply at
jobs.kroger.com.
At The Kroger Co., we are dedicated to our purpose:
to Feed the Human Spirit™. We are 453,000
associates who serve nearly nine million customers every day in
2,793 retail food stores under a variety of local banner
names in 35 states and the District of Columbia. Our
Family of Companies operates an expanding ClickList offering – a
personalized order online service – in addition to 2,258
pharmacies, 783 convenience stores, 307 fine jewelry stores, 222
retail health clinics, 1,472 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food
production plants in the United
States. Our Company has been recognized as one of America's
most generous companies for our support of more than 100 Feeding
America food bank partners, breast cancer research and awareness,
the military and their families, and more than 145,000 community
organizations including schools. As a leader in supplier diversity,
we are a proud member of the Billion Dollar
Roundtable.
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SOURCE The Kroger Co.