CINCINNATI, May 26, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced its
inclusion among the 2023 Axios Harris Poll 100, an annual
ranking of the reputations of the most visible companies in the
U.S.
"We do not take for granted the trust America places in us to
provide families with fresh, affordable food and to support
healthy, thriving communities," said Rodney
McMullen, Kroger's chairman and CEO. "This is recognition of
our incredible associates who deliver our customers a fresh and
friendly shopping experience and affordable prices, each and every
day."
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's continued inclusion in
the Axios Harris Poll 100 speaks to the company's
unending commitment to serve more customers in more communities,
which powers Kroger's ability to do more good for our associates,
customers and the planet," said Keith Dailey, Kroger's
group vice president of corporate affairs. "Core to this mission is
our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste impact plan to address food
insecurity in America, so that no one needs to worry about where
their next meal will come from."
In the first five years since launching Zero Hunger | Zero
Waste, the Kroger family of companies has delivered $1.65 billion in giving to hunger relief, which
includes 582 million pounds of surplus food donated, for a total of
2.9 billion meals directed to communities, and $54.6 million in grants from the Zero Hunger |
Zero Waste Foundation.
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.
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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