One day after a federal judge blocked the biggest acquisition in Kroger’s history, the Albertsons grocery chain is suing Kroger for “billions of dollars” in damages. Albertsons press release claims Kroger caused the merger to fail by ignoring regulators’ feedback, rejecting stronger divestiture buyers and failing to cooperate with Albertsons in pursuing the deal. It’s […]
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Opinion: The conflict over the potential west Newport Kroger isn’t the project—it’s the process
By Brant Owens, resident of Newport’s Westside neighborhood The recent revelation of plans for a new Kroger in West Newport, complete with a gas station and a liquor store, has sparked significant debate. While these plans were only recently disclosed to the public, rumors have been circulating for a while, as Kroger has held a […]
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New Kroger in Newport’s west end faces opposition over fuel center
A new Kroger with a pharmacy, Starbucks and gas station is planned for the west side of Newport, but some residents are appealing the proposed fuel center due to concerns about traffic, safety, environmental impact, property values and precedent for future development.
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Covington-based company looks for single-use plastic alternatives
Single-use plastics are a reality of modern life. Nearly one million plastic bottles are purchased every minute, and up to five trillion plastic bags are used worldwide every year, according to a report published by the United Nations Environment Programme. Moreover, the world produces approximately 400 million tons of plastic waste per year, according to […]
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Kroger breaks ground at former K-Mart site in Edgewood
Kroger broke ground at a new location in Edgewood, which will be 101,000 square feet, employ more than 250 associates and represents a $25 million investment into the city.
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NKY Chamber panel discusses DEI in local business
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosted a panel discussion on diversity, equity and inclusion to explore how local businesses can use DEI to make their organizations welcoming to an ever-changing pool of customers and prospective workers.
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Fifth Third Bank closes Cold Spring Kroger location
A Fifth Third Bank branch inside the Crossroads Kroger in Cold Spring is closed, confirmed a teller at nearby Fifth Third branch in Alexandria. The branch officially closed on Jan. 18. All business conducted by the Kroger branch was rerouted to a full-service Fifth Third Bank located less than 2.5 miles away at 6801 Alexandria […]
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Independence Kroger child abduction rumors unfounded, police say
The Independence Police Department has issued a statement dispelling rumors of an attempted child abduction that allegedly happened at the Kroger in Independence, stating that they have made no arrests and have not had any reports of any attempted kidnappings or assaults.
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Newport’s P.L. Marketing gunning for expansion in coming years
Newport’s P.L. Marketing is looking to expand in the coming years thanks in part to a tax credit doled out by the state of Kentucky. Last Wednesday, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority announced that P.L. Marketing received preliminary approval of approximately $900,000 in tax credits to revamp the firm’s office space in the post-COVID […]
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Here’s how you can get your hands on some Pappy Van Winkle this holiday season
Have you ever wanted to get your hands on a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon? Now is your chance. In celebration of the holiday season, Kroger is offering customers an opportunity to purchase one of the rare bottles at six Northern Kentucky Kroger Wine & Spirits shops on Friday, Dec. 8, beginning at 6 a.m. […]