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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Grocery Store, Bakery, Butcher Shop
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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1109 W Main St Russellville, Arkansas 72801Nice and friendly staff, clean store,fast checkout
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821 Indianapolis Rd Greencastle, Indiana 46135I hadn't been to this Kroger in 7 years, and my gosh, it's SO different from how I remember it. It's gone downhill! Not meaning to be a complainer, but I could smell the ... more
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100 Copper Creek Dr Powderly, Kentucky 42367It's a nice alternative to wal mart if your just shopping for groceries and basic household products, and it can be a little bit higher prices then Walmart, but if you ta ... more
Ruler Foods
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3801 Nameoki Rd Ste 22 Granite City, Illinois 62040Love it here
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170 Bellerive Blvd Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356Having lived in the SE for the past 20 years and gotten used to Publix i am having trouble to accept Kroger back into my life. These stores just seem to be so 'loud' with ... more
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4401 Camp Robinson Rd North Little Rock, Arkansas 72118love all my kroger stores
Ruler Foods
Grocery Store
4624 N 1st Ave Evansville, Indiana 47710They had everything I needed. In and out quickly. And they actually have cashiers!
Ruler Foods
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2002 W Springfield Ave Champaign, Illinois 61821Great place
Ruler Foods
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535 N West St Olney, Illinois 62450The food is good, portion sizes are good as well. Prices are probably the best in Olney. Good produce! Bring a quarter & your own sacks.
Ruler Foods
Grocery Store
1107 Paris Rd Mayfield, Kentucky 42066When I asked if another line could be opened I was told there was no one else. This is the 3rd time recently I have encountered a contemptuous employee, who told me I wo ... more
Ruler Foods
Grocery Store
5771 Godfrey Rd Godfrey, Illinois 62035It's got the basics, and here and there some interesting things, too.
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705 E Main St Lebanon, Kentucky 40033Shopping this morning and the checkout lines are half way back the aisles. Everyone upset. Only three checkers. No express lane. Ridiculous. Do not plan to shop here aga ... more
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12460 Crabapple Rd Alpharetta, Georgia 30004I used to love this store. I could do my banking, get prescriptions, and do my weekly shopping all in one stop. The store has gone downhill. The shelves are not always s ... more
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181 S Highway 27 Somerset, Kentucky 42501Always lots of fresh produce
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929 S 13Th St Decatur, Indiana 46733Its not fair for people that dont have updated phones to use digital coupons. If u have the card that should be for digital also. All people need to save on items especi ... more
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3701 National Rd E Richmond, Indiana 47374Love Kroger. Best place for groceries for sure. Wish they had more people working check out lines though.
Ruler Foods
Grocery Store
805 S Main St Salem, Indiana 47167A great place to buy Kroger-brand products at a sizable discount. Just wish it wasn't in this trashy center.
Ruler Foods
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600 W Broadway St Loogootee, Indiana 47553Blonde young man working there is rude to customers but love the prices.
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301 E Mckinley Rd Ottawa, Illinois 61350Web site for ordering is the worst I've seen..junk!!!
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1451 E Wabash St Frankfort, Indiana 46041I love ruler foods they have the lowest prices in town.
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201 E Bidwell St Taylorville, Illinois 62568Great customer service and low prices. Love the point system to get cheaper gas.
Ruler Foods
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1503 W Broadway St Princeton, Indiana 47670Great prices!
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1984 Vandalia St Collinsville, Illinois 62234I really like this store. Its big and clean and most of the employees are very nice. Yes, there are lines sometimes, but they go fast. I think the lady manager isnt th ... more
Ruler Foods
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612 W Lincoln Ave Charleston, Illinois 61920Noticed a major decline in customer service and cleanliness of store about 6 months ago. They are selling damaged items that are opened and not allowing customers to retu ... more
Ruler Foods
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500 US Highway 62 W, Suite A Princeton, Kentucky 42445Great place to buy food it's a really cheap place to buy figured it helps out on other supplies
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Grocery Store, Bakery, Butcher Shop
252 N Main St White Hall, Illinois 62092Awesome!
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1421 Beglis Pkwy Sulphur, Louisiana 70663It always busy and not enough parking lot
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4750 Hartland Pkwy Lexington, Kentucky 40515Always love checking out the closeouts and clearance bins! Great selection and competitive prices.
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900 S US Highway 27 Saint Johns, Michigan 48879I love this place... just sent me coupons for everything I bought last time I was there
Kroger Marketplace
Grocery Store
378 Marketplace Pkwy Dawsonville, Georgia 30534It's a super Kroger. Sells clothes, groceries, RX, like that.
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Grocery Store
844 S College St Harrodsburg, Kentucky 40330My experience was amazing! Travis is the best employee there he deserves a raise. He carried my groceries to my car for me what a gentleman. God bless
Ruler Foods
Grocery Store
730 S Green River Rd Evansville, Indiana 47715Great value
Kroger Fresh Fare
Grocery Store
8999 Macomb St Grosse Ile, Michigan 48138awesome
Ruler Foods
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155 E 30th St Jasper, Indiana 47546Ruler foods is the best you can find some of the best deals there
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3500 N Morrison Rd Muncie, Indiana 47304Bought everything I needed.
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624 16Th St Bedford, Indiana 47421Cheap good food
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2040 E Morgan Ave Evansville, Indiana 47711Great prices
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525 E Clifty Dr Madison, Indiana 47250Great store. But, too small. Madison (Indiana) has outgrown our Kroger. The parking lot is terrible!
Ruler Foods
Grocery Store
3047 E Market St Logansport, Indiana 46947Love this place
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2460 Enterprise Dr Opelika, Alabama 36801I love Kroger! I love the employees, the sales and the Starbucks inside the store with seating.
Kroger Fuel Center
Gas Station
462 Springridge Rd Clinton, Mississippi 39056They have new security cameras
Ruler Foods
Grocery Store
2711 E Sangamon Ave Springfield, Illinois 62702The store was very clean. Staff helpful and professional
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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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826 Highway 12 W Starkville, Mississippi 39759Kroger is a mecca for fresh produce and a variety of ingredients that may not be found in local supermarkets. Most of the staff is friendly and helpful!
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930 Barnes Crossing Rd Tupelo, Mississippi 38804Quality foods; great atmosphere
Ruler Foods
Grocery Store
1129 N Baldwin Ave Marion, Indiana 46952My cousin and I shopped here a few weeks ago and the store is clean and has everything we needed.
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2675 Northtown Way Highland, Illinois 62249Haven't shopped there since covid. Wasn't a fan of their policies.
Ruler Foods
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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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400 W Moultrie Dr Blytheville, Arkansas 72315In and out, just the way I like it.
