Retailer recognized for earning the confidence
of consumers, investors and associates
CINCINNATI, Sept. 13,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today
announced it has been recognized by Newsweek as one of "World's
Most Trustworthy Companies" for 2024. Newsweek recognizes the top
1,000 most trustworthy companies across the globe, spanning 23
industries and 20 countries.
"Our Fresh for Everyone promise reflects Kroger's commitment
that customers can trust the quality, value and freshness of every
item they purchase," said Rodney
McMullen, Kroger's chairman and CEO. "The incredible trust
placed in us is a testament to our outstanding associates and their
dedication and passion for serving our customers and communities
every day."
Newsweek's list recognizes companies that have earned the
confidence of consumers, investors and employees by producing
quality products, paying associates fair wages and appointing
effective leaders. The ranking is based on an independent survey of
more than 70,000 participants and 230,000 evaluations from
customers, investors and employees.
Kroger is committed to supporting healthy, thriving communities
through its signature Zero Hunger | Zero Waste impact plan. Since
launching the impact plan in 2017, Kroger has directed more than
3.4 billion meals to end hunger and plans to donate 10 billion
meals by 2030, upon completion of the merger with Albertsons Cos.
The retailer has provided $1.5 billion to support hunger
relief, including nearly 700 million pounds of surplus fresh food
donations from Kroger Family of Stores.
To learn more about Zero Hunger | Zero Waste,
visit here.
Kroger, 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 nearly 420,000 associates who serve
over 11 million customers daily through a seamless digital shopping
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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