In 1883, Barney Kroger opened a small grocery store in downtown Cincinnati. He was joined in 1884 by his brother, Charles, who had recently returned from working in a grocery store in New York City. Together, they opened a second store five years later on Fort Washington Way.
The company’s rapid growth began when Barney Kroger purchased the stock of another brother, Fred, who had opened a small store across the street from his own. This purchase made Barney and Fred equal partners, and it set the stage for what was to become a huge business. In 1890, Barney Kroger bought out the interests of these two brothers and incorporated them as The Kroger Grocery & Baking Company.
Kroger’s original mission of quality products and service has never changed. From those humble beginnings, we have grown to become the nation’s largest supermarket chain with over 2,000 supermarkets in different states and the District of Columbia under two dozen local banner names, serving over three million customers each day!
Since its inception, Kroger has merged with or acquired several chains. The Kroger Co. Foundation was established in 1952 by the company's founder, Bernard Ralph Kroger. The foundation supports education and community initiatives in the areas where Kroger does business through donations and grants to partners focused on improving lives for children, fighting hunger, and making healthy food more accessible to families.
The foundation also assists military veterans and their families by providing support that addresses education, employment, housing, and other critical needs. Since 1952, more than $1 billion has been given to charitable organizations through the foundation.
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305 S Whitehead Dr De Witt, Arkansas 72042This store is CLOSED! SHUT DOWN by Kroger Corporation. Bad decision! We needed this 70 year old store in our community. Now we have to shop at stores with higher prices & ... more
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307 Stokes Dr Hinton, West Virginia 25951The store itself is fine, but the cashiers there have a LOT to be desired. They are slow, rude and expect not to have to do their job and bag the groceries. They don't sa ... more
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Grocery Store, Bakery, Butcher Shop
252 N Main St White Hall, Illinois 62092Awesome!
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170 Bellerive Blvd Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356I've been doing my regular grocery shopping here for a while now. The cashiers are very nice UNTIL you catch the sale prices not ringing up right, or because their digit ... more
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6420 Colonel Glenn Rd Little Rock, Arkansas 72204Update: I've heard this kroger location is being closed! Play silly games, win such prizes. The store manager at this location is, as seen in other posts, a completely il ... more
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3595 Canton Rd Marietta, Georgia 30066Awesome staff, I went in to the pharmacy but honestly anyone I saw was all smiles and friendly: I never expect that because its grocery retail and it can be grueling but ... more
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1720 Mars Hill Rd Acworth, Georgia 30101Worst delivery service ever. I ordered 10 items they got 4 right, 2 of which were never delivered and then when I called customer service they refused to fix the problem ... more
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125 Main Street Market PL SE Cartersville, Georgia 30121I had to use they restroom. Because they gas station , don't have one.
Ruler Foods
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2711 E Sangamon Ave Springfield, Illinois 62702It was a good place to get something cheaper, but now. They won't you to use the self check out line's. I am not a fan of self check out register. At the Springfield ill ... more
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1421 Pinecrest St Brinkley, Arkansas 72021Update your hours if you are closed.
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6055 Old National Hwy College Park, Georgia 30349Very helpful
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1725 S Caraway Rd Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401Love shopping at Kroger. They have great selections, and their brand is as good or better than the high priced items!
Ruler Foods - Closed
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1703 N Belt W Belleville, Illinois 62226My favorite Rulers..Fruit is very Good and Cashiers have been very nice as well.. Prices on many items is worth going into Rulers.
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6199 Highway 92 Acworth, Georgia 30102This is my favorite Kroger, the pharmacist is so kind. I'm glad they get a lunch break but it should be an hour.
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535 N West St Olney, Illinois 62450Great products at great prices.
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4498 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd Dunwoody, Georgia 30338When you call multiple times to ask for management and they put ya on a hold each time for 7-10 mins just to hang up. Great customer service.
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1626 E Harding St Morrilton, Arkansas 72110Was a decent place but weren't making enough money to be able to stay open so they're shutting down
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1715 Howell Mill Rd NW Atlanta, Georgia 30318This location is desperately understaffed as indicated by the checkout lines that sometimes extend all the way to the back of the store. They're also technologically infe ... more
Ruler Foods
Grocery Store
5771 Godfrey Rd Godfrey, Illinois 62035Love the prices and mostly all the employees!
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415 N Spruce St Nokomis, Illinois 62075Store is slated to be closed as being an underperforming business.
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6050 Singleton Rd Norcross, Georgia 30093Well stocked store!
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435 Lewiston Rd Grovetown, Georgia 30813Good food at very reasonable prices. Wait staff was fantastic. Mushrooms appetizer was just so-so. There should have been more mushrooms and less cheese sauce covering th ... more
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Pharmacy
12050 Highway 92 Ste 112, Suite 112 Woodstock, Georgia 30188good products
Ruler Foods
Grocery Store
3801 Nameoki Rd Ste 22 Granite City, Illinois 62040Take several friends there since they don't have a car, several months ago they raised prices that were very good now they are like Aldi and savalot
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3479 Memorial Dr Decatur, Georgia 30032Let me tell you something I have not been to or seen a Kroger as clean, fresh and fully stocked as this one in a long time. Not only were the groceries stocked but this l ... more
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4407 Central Ave Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913Clean friendly staff good selection of vegetables and fruits
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4357 Lawrenceville Hwy Tucker, Georgia 30084About an hour ago my elderly Mother and I were at Kroger. My Mom was in line and I was waiting on the side. My Mom had everything ready and the lady in front of her had m ... more
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1502 N Main St Bloomington, Illinois 61701The bagger Blake and his cashier tonight were phenomenal. Two trashy cashiers were getting into a horrible fistfight and the managers and other staff had to break it up a ... more
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1606 Memorial Dr Waycross, Georgia 31501Buyer Beware********* On Tuesday I placed Krougar order to be delivered on Wednesday. As normal I shopped the sale ad. Little did I realize because my order was delivere ... more
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456 E Saint Louis St Nashville, Illinois 62263Amazed this old school small Kroger is still there. Very convenient with needs in smaller store at lower prices. And they even have some of the extras that bigger stores ... more
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570 E Crossville Rd Roswell, Georgia 30075How did we go from the days of people packing your bag and putting your groceries in your trunk to no registers open self checkout only and staff that won't even take the ... more
Ruler Foods
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2002 W Springfield Ave Champaign, Illinois 61821I applaud Ruler Foods for keeping prices affordable. They provide quality products day in and day out. Keep up the good work.
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725 Ponce de Leon Ave NE Atlanta, Georgia 30306Don't go to this market park and shop for than decide to have a beer. Get to my car it was booted I show my receipt and still had to pay . Worst thing is they recorded t ... more
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201 E Bidwell St Taylorville, Illinois 62568Great store! Fresh sushi made daily, Starbucks and the store team is friendly
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1690 Powder Springs Rd SW Marietta, Georgia 30064This Kroger is very clean and the cashier was very nice!
Ruler Foods
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1984 Vandalia St Collinsville, Illinois 62234I love this store. It's always clean, great pricing and absolutely phenomenal employees! They are helpful and very friendly.
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203 Commerce Ave Ste A, Suite A LaGrange, Georgia 30241Clean and well stocked store.
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301 E Mckinley Rd Ottawa, Illinois 61350Great, produce good values, very friendly staff.
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4045 Marietta Hwy Canton, Georgia 30114I came to this Kroger in the morning for last minute helium I needed on my balloons. I came up to the lady named Kathryn (not sure if I spelled it right) and she gave me ... more
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300 N Dean Rd Auburn, Alabama 36830Large sections of wine and beer. A little smaller store, easier to navigate than the Kroger on Enterprise dr. Regularly out of one or another thing on the list. Afternoon ... more
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301 Jonesboro Rd McDonough, Georgia 30253Always have what I need. The place can get chaotic at times with so many people in such a small plaza.
Ruler Foods
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612 W Lincoln Ave Charleston, Illinois 61920Local go-to for buy-it-by-the-case!
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505 Dacula Rd Dacula, Georgia 30019Kroger Marketplace
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774 Highway 96 Bonaire, Georgia 31005Friendly and excellent service
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400 W Moultrie Dr Blytheville, Arkansas 72315I always get my fish and fresh vegetables at Kroger!! Make sure you get their Krogers card!! You will get the best prices
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4401 Camp Robinson Rd North Little Rock, Arkansas 72118Granny's work is always fun I used to work there too
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3701 National Rd E Richmond, Indiana 47374The staff are always friendly, and it's rare that they don't have what I'm looking for . I am glad that they offer organic versions of a lot of their products
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601 E Dupont Rd Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825Departments and aisles are unorganized
Ruler Foods
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2675 Northtown Way Highland, Illinois 62249Great prices! Great Produce Selection
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1931 Jesse Jewell PKWY SE Gainesville, Georgia 30501Great place to shop for groceries!