CINCINNATI, May 20, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced its
inclusion among the 2025 Axios Harris Poll 100, an annual
ranking of the reputations of the most visible companies in the
U.S.
"As America's grocer, we understand our responsibility to
provide fresh, affordable food so families can make the meals they
love," said Ron Sargent, Chairman
and CEO of Kroger. "Every day, our teams are focused on the
customer, keeping prices low and creating meaningful careers. We
appreciate Harris recognizing Kroger's commitment to our customers
and associates."
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 815 million pounds of surplus fresh food
rescued, totaling more than 3.9 billion meals directed to
communities.
This year, the retailer has organized Kroger Community Days,
where volunteers and communities gather to pack a million meals
with U.S. Hunger. With events taking place across the country,
Kroger plans on packing more than three million meals this year
with associates and community volunteers. To learn more about
Kroger's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste progress visit here.
"Kroger's continued inclusion in
the Axios Harris Poll 100 underscores the company's
unwavering commitment to building communities free from hunger and
waste," said Keith Dailey, Kroger's group vice president
of corporate affairs. "With the support of our dedicated
associates, community members and customers, we are able to will
provide nourishing meals for families to improve food security and
health across the U.S. and work toward a future where no one
has to go to bed hungry."
The Kroger Co., 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 more than 400,000 associates who
serve over 11 million customers daily through an e-commerce
experience and retail food stores under a variety of banner names,
serving America through food inspiration and uplift, and creating
#ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities. To learn more about us, visit our
newsroom and investor relations site.
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