Kroger Brings Delivery to Northern Kentucky
Kroger is expanding its delivery capacity in Kentucky, across the border from its Cincinnati, Ohio headquarters.
The retailer has opened its newest spoke facility in Independence, Ky., which will work in conjunction with the Monroe, Ohio fulfillment center. The facility, which is an extension of a collaboration between Kroger and Ocado Group, will employ nearly 100 associates and currently employs more than 70.
The Northern Kentucky spoke marks the company's second Kentucky spoke facility, following the Louisville location that was opened last year.
"We are thrilled to expand our offerings to Northern Kentucky and connect more customers to the Kroger Delivery shopping experience, which brings thousands of digital coupons, valuable fuel points and the freshest products including Our Brands, directly to customers' doors," said Rebekah Manis, senior director of Kroger Delivery Fulfillment Centers. "Our customers are actively looking for ways to save, and Kroger Delivery offers a fresh, affordable and personalized shopping experience with zero-compromise on affordability, selection and convenience. Whether they are using the Kroger app or browsing our weekly ad at Kroger.com, customers can enjoy fresh, high-quality, affordable groceries delivered by best-in-class uniformed drivers."
All Kroger Delivery orders are picked at the products' peak freshness within the Monroe facility. Associates carefully assemble orders and place them in climate-controlled vehicles to travel to Independence. Once the orders arrive, they are checked and placed on refrigerated delivery trucks that deliver directly to customers' doors, ensuring cold and frozen products remain at the perfect temperature from the supplier to the customer's refrigerator.
"Kroger is a valued corporate citizen in the Cincinnati region," said Lee Crume, CEO of the BE NKY Growth Partnership "We welcome the extension of their delivery service capabilities in Northern Kentucky that will serve the tristate, providing customers with fresh, high-quality products quickly."