Kroger

Kroger is one of the world's largest food retailers. It was founded in 1883 and incorporated in 1902. The company operates, either directly or through its subsidiaries, 2,757 supermarkets under a variety of local banner names, of which 2,270 also operate pharmacies. Kroger owns 35 food production plants, primarily bakeries and dairies, and in total serves an estimated 11 million customers across 35 US states. The brand Kroger represents most of the company's private-label items, with other popular store brands including Big K, Check This Out and Heritage Farm.