Publix Supermarkets Inc. will add 263,000 square feet to Northern Kentucky’s retail landscape with the first wave of its Greater Cincinnati invasion. The Kroger Co. is adding 283,000 square feet with a trio of projects that should clear up any doubt over whether Kroger will defend its home turf. LINK’s media partner, WCPO 9’s I-Team, […]
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Kroger to pay $110M to Kentucky for role in opioid epidemic: ‘Righting the wrongs of the past’
Kentucky will receive $110 million from The Kroger Company for its role in the state’s opioid epidemic, with half of the money being distributed to all Kentucky counties and half managed by the Kentucky Opioid Advisory Commission.
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Proposal seeks to expand one of Cold Spring’s Krogers for $35 million
Kroger is proposing a $35 million rehaul of its Cold Spring store, doubling its size to include a fuel center, pharmacy drive-through window, and more, with plans to add 100 full-time and part-time workers.
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Albertsons blames Kroger for failed merger attempt, seeks ‘billions’ in damages
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 […]
