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Kroger News Archives for April 2008

Apr 29, 2008 | Cincinnati Business Courier

Cincinnati USA Partnership hires Northlich

“Northlich has been a proud resident and leader in Cincinnati for 60 years, and I can think of no better way to give back to our hometown than to show the world that Cincinnati is a great place to live, work and play”

The economic development arm of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber has hired downtown ad agency Northlich to help promote the area nationally for work, life and play. via Cincinnati Business Courier

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Related Topix: Procter and Gamble, Household Products, Retail, Grocery

Sun Apr 27, 2008

Reuters

Factbox: Promotions for tax rebates

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has said the Treasury is accelerating its schedule for distribution of tax rebate checks under a $152 billion economic stimulus package, sending out the first payments on Monday ... via Reuters

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Related Topix: Marketing, Retail, Grocery

Fri Apr 25, 2008

WCPO

Inside A Virtual World: A Look At "Second Life"

“Colleagues who are either doing the same kind of research or something slightly different, and meet with them and talk with them ask them direct questions and answers, not just read their papers but get into a direct dialogue.”

Reported by: Tanya O'Rourke Photographed by: Sean Dunster Web produced by: Laura Hornsby It wasn't that long ago that having a BlackBerry, high speed internet or even the internet on your phone seemed ... via WCPO

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Related Topix: Virtual Worlds, Video Games, Retail, Grocery

Thu Apr 24, 2008

VMSD

Kroger's Diversity

“In his new role, [Colon] will help us improve our efforts in this important area as we develop even better ways to tailor products and services for our customers.”

The Kroger Co. has named Angel Colon to lead its multi-cultural business development. via VMSD

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Related Topix: Retail, Grocery

Wed Apr 23, 2008

Pasadena Star-News

Ralphs to close in Covina

“Virtually everyone will continue their employment with Ralphs”

Bernie Darms has shopped at the Ralphs supermarket on Citrus Avenue for 10 years. via Pasadena Star-News

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Related Topix: Retail, Grocery, Covina, CA

MansfieldNewsJournal.com

Kroger wants to help you spend your tax refund

“I will use this program and buy gasoline.”

Kroger Co. wants your tax stimulus or refund spent in their stores, and the Cincinnati-based retailer is offering a 10 percent incentive in 2008 to make sure that happens. via MansfieldNewsJournal.com

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Related Topix: Cincinnati Metro, Cincinnati, OH Metro, Lottery, Retail, Grocery

Mon Apr 21, 2008

WXIX-TV Cincinnati

28 Ohio companies make this year's Fortune 500

Ohio ranks 5th for Fortune 500 companies, with 28 on Fortune magazine's new list of the nation's largest publicly traded firms. via WXIX-TV Cincinnati

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Related Topix: Procter and Gamble, Household Products, Retail, Grocery, Steel, Mining, AK Steel Holding

Sun Apr 20, 2008

The Post and Courier

Retailers offer incentives to get piece of tax rebate pie

“Turn your 1040 into a Sony 1080p”

The government won't start mailing them out until next month, but already the federal rebate checks -- intended to stimulate the economy -- have stimulated some pretty good incentives from retailers fighting ... via The Post and Courier

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Related Topix: Retail, Grocery, Televisions

Arizona Daily Star

Merchants eyeing stimulus rebates

“It's a tough economy and retailers are going to be aggressive”

Retailers who have been struggling in the economic downturn are seeking to persuade Americans to spend their economic-stimulus checks at their stores. via Arizona Daily Star

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Related Topix: Retail, Grocery, Wal Mart Stores

Sat Apr 19, 2008

Payments News

Kroger Offers Incentives to Cash Stimulus Checks for Kroger Gift Cards

“Grocery bills represent a significant expenditure for the average American family. In fact, the average family of four spends between $105 and $235 per week* on food purchased at a store and prepared at home”

The Kroger Co. has announced that 'beginning May 2, 2008, customers can receive free groceries through a gift card program available exclusively in Kroger stores . via Payments News

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Related Topix: Retail, Grocery

Thu Apr 17, 2008

WSLS-TV Roanoke

Kroger to offer free groceries or gas for using tax rebate to buy Kroger gift card

“Grocery bills represent a significant expenditure for the average American family. In fact, the average family of four spends between $105 and $235 per week* on food purchased at a store and prepared at home”

Free groceries. Two words that sound great with the rising cost of food. That's what Kroger plans to offer, if you choose to exchange your tax rebate or refund check for a Kroger gift card. via WSLS-TV Roanoke

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Related Topix: Retail, Grocery

SavannahNow

Retailers try to lure shoppers helped by stimulus checks

“Certainly it does seem like retailers are planning for a battle on where to spend that check”

NEW YORK - You may have to wait until May to see your economic stimulus check, but some retailers already have their sights set on how you will spend it. via SavannahNow

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Related Topix: Household Products, Home Depot, Retail, Grocery

Wed Apr 16, 2008

Arizona Republic

Retailers lure shoppers receiving stimulus checks

“I do think you're going to see a lot of retailers that focus on necessities follow suit”

You may have to wait until May to see your economic stimulus check, but some retailers already have their sights set on how you will spend it. via Arizona Republic

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Related Topix: Household Products, Home Depot, Retail, Grocery

Cincypost.Com

Kroger Seeks To Trade Gift Cards For Taxpayer Rebates

Kroger Co. wants a share of the tax rebates going out in the next few weeks. The Cincinnati-based grocery chain is offering gift cards with an extra $30, $60 or $120 added to them if taxpayers exchange their ... via Cincypost.Com

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Related Topix: Retail, Grocery

Mon Apr 14, 2008

WSLS-TV Roanoke

Kroger recalls Private Selection ice-cream in 12 states; But not Virginia

Read the news release from the FDA below: Inter-American Products, Inc., a division of The Kroger Co., today announced a recall on two codes of Private Selection Light Churned Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream in ... via WSLS-TV Roanoke

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Related Topix: Retail, Grocery

The Cincinnati Enquirer

CeaseFire Cincinnati expands campaign into Walnut Hills

“With the weather as it is - cold, and breezy and a chance of rain - we're happy with the turn-out”

Don Folden has seen the impact of CeaseFire Cincinnati in his old Avondale neighborhood, and has high hopes for similar results in Walnut Hills. via The Cincinnati Enquirer

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Related Topix: Retail, Grocery, Cincinnati, OH

Sat Apr 12, 2008

MyFOX Atlanta

Kroger Price Saving Tips

Saving money is nothing new for Kroger shoppers. In fact, our company provides many ways for customers to save, which are provided below: Kroger Plus Card The Kroger Plus Card is the key to immediate savings ... via MyFOX Atlanta

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Related Topix: Retail, Grocery

Thu Apr 10, 2008

MiddletownJournal

SMART Papers buys 7 new paper lines

SMART Papers has announced it has acquired seven premium writing paper brands from Domtar Corp. via MiddletownJournal

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Related Topix: Hamilton, OH, Cincinnati, OH, Retail, Grocery

Tue Apr 08, 2008

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods

Exec changes at Kroger, Safeway

Kaufman formerly was senior director of logistics. He succeeds William Boehm, senior vice president and president of Kroger Manufacturing, who is retiring. via Refrigerated & Frozen Foods

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Related Topix: Safeway, Retail, Grocery, Pleasanton, CA

Sun Apr 06, 2008

Cincinnati Business Courier

Kroger names Kaufman manufacturing president; Boehm retiring

Calvin Kaufman has been named group vice president and president of Kroger Manufacturing, Kroger Co. via Cincinnati Business Courier

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Related Topix: Retail, Grocery, Cincinnati, OH

Fri Apr 04, 2008

BusinessWeek

Ralphs to offer $4 generic drugs 6:52AM ET

Ralphs, a unit of grocery chain company Kroger Co., said Friday it will start offering generic drugs that cost $4 a prescription at its southern California stores. via BusinessWeek

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Related Topix: Retail, Grocery, Birth Control, Medicine, Health, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Estrogen/Progestin (generic), Medication

Thu Apr 03, 2008

Bizjournals

Kroger targets Atlanta for latest Fresh Fare location

Natural-foods concept slated to open there in October Business Courier of Cincinnati - by Lisa Schoolcraft Courier Staff Kroger Co. via Bizjournals

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Related Topix: Retail, Grocery

Tue Apr 01, 2008

The Washington Post

Grocers Sour on Proposed Packaging Rule for Grapes

“This translates into additional revenue at retail and it is reasonable for growers to look for a share of this new income source”

By Cindy Skrzycki Tuesday, April 1, 2008; Page D03 Just how many "shattered berries" -- or loose grapes -- should be allowed in the bag you pick up at the grocery store? For the past three years, California ... via The Washington Post

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Related Topix: Life, Fruits, Food, US News, United States Department of Agriculture, Retail, Grocery, Marketing, Agriculture, Science

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