The Kroger Co. is an American retail company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 1883 by Bernard Kroger as a single grocery store. It grew through decades of expansion and acquisition into one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States by revenue, operating grocery stores under the Kroger banner and numerous regional banners it has acquired over the years.
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Company TypeAmerican retail corporation 1 Founded YearFounded by Bernard Kroger in 1883 in Cincinnati, Ohio; the business was incorporated as the Kroger Grocery and Baking Company in 1902. Headquarters Connections
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A major retail company; classified in the atlas retail-industry.
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Sources
1. Wikipedia, The Kroger Co.
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The Kroger Co. is an American retail corporation headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
History section
The company was founded by Bernard Kroger in 1883 in Cincinnati.
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