Kroger

Kroger is a large U.S. grocery chain, second only to Wal-Mart in terms of grocery sales. It has about 3,650 stores in 31 states. It also has about 780 convenience stores such as Quik Stop and Kwik Shop. Fred Meyer Stores is a subsidiary operating in the western U.S. which sells groceries, general merchandise, and jewelry.

Following are a few of Kroger's nearly two dozen brands under which it operates its stores. Supermarkets include Kroger, Ralph's, KING Soopers, City Market, Dillons, and Smith's. Multi-Department Stores include Fred Meyer and Fry's Marketplace. Convenience Stores include TurkeyHill and TomThumb. Jewelry stores include Fred Meyer Jewelers and Barclay Jewelers.

Political contributions
Kroger gave $42,000 to federal candidates in the 2006 election through its political action committee - 5% to Democrats and 95% to Republicans.

Lobbying
The company spent $177,080 for lobbying in 2006. The lobbying firm Venable LLP was used.

Personnel
Selected members of the Board of Directors:
 * Steven R. Rogel, Also Chief Executive Officer of Weyerhaeuser Co.
 * Ronald L. Sargent, Also Chief Executive Officer of Staples Inc.

Contact details
1014 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 Phone: 513-762-4000 Fax: 513-762-1160 Web: http://www.kroger.com

External articles

 * James F. Peltz, "Ralphs Indicted for Grocery Strike Labor Violations", Los Angeles Times/CorpWatch, December 15, 2005.
 * Cynthia H. Cho, "Guilty Plea in Ralphs Labor Case", Los Angeles Times/CorpWatch, July 27, 2006.