Owen’s Sign Comes Down To Reflect Kroger Ownership
August 19, 2020 at 3:52 a.m.
Owen’s Sign Comes Down To Reflect Kroger Ownership
By David [email protected]
Kroger has been part of the Indiana landscape for many years, according to information provided by Eric Halvorson, Kroger spokesperson. “Our stores have been serving Hoosier communities, investing in them and providing jobs since at least the 1920s.”
Based on its records, Kroger added the Owen’s chain and its employees to the Kroger family in July 1998. Several of those Owen’s associates are still with Kroger, Halvorson said.
“The Owen’s reputation for value and excellent service fit well with the ideals of Kroger. The companies rose from similar hard-working American roots. Barney Kroger opened his first store in 1883. In 1901, he was the first grocer in the country to establish his own bakeries. He was also the first to sell meats and groceries under one roof,” according to the information.
The service of the Owen’s stores helped Kroger become one of the “most respected companies in the country.” A recent survey placed Kroger at No. 9 in the recent Axios Harris Poll 100.
"Throughout the public health crisis, our entire team of 500,000 associates has worked tirelessly to provide a safe environment for our customers and each other, with open stores, ecommerce solutions and an efficiently-operating supply chain so that our communities have access to fresh, affordable food and essentials," said Rodney McMullen, Kroger's chairman and CEO. "At Kroger, our purpose is to feed the human spirit, which means we are driven to do more and help make the lives of those around us better, especially in times of uncertainty. I'm so proud of our associates' ongoing commitment to being there for our communities when they need us most."
Kroger was noted as a top performer on two new measures in this year's survey, for "Best on COVID" – a new measure of "has taken meaningful actions to address the challenges of COVID-19" – and "Best on racial equality" – a new measure of "has taken meaningful actions in support of racial equality,” according to the information provided by Halvorson.
The signs will be the most visible aspect of the transition. They are new LED technology that is more energy efficient than what the business had before.
Changes for customers are minimal. For example, rather than the www.owensmarket.com website, they will need www.kroger.com. Customers should use the Kroger mobile app in place of the Owen’s app.
The Owen’s Plus cards will continue to function. They do not need to be changed.
Also staying the same: the faces in the stores. The associates who’ve made visiting Owen’s special will do the same under the Kroger banner. “They may have different aprons and name tags, but, as always, they will ensure that our stores are full, fresh, friendly and clean,” the information provided states.
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Kroger has been part of the Indiana landscape for many years, according to information provided by Eric Halvorson, Kroger spokesperson. “Our stores have been serving Hoosier communities, investing in them and providing jobs since at least the 1920s.”
Based on its records, Kroger added the Owen’s chain and its employees to the Kroger family in July 1998. Several of those Owen’s associates are still with Kroger, Halvorson said.
“The Owen’s reputation for value and excellent service fit well with the ideals of Kroger. The companies rose from similar hard-working American roots. Barney Kroger opened his first store in 1883. In 1901, he was the first grocer in the country to establish his own bakeries. He was also the first to sell meats and groceries under one roof,” according to the information.
The service of the Owen’s stores helped Kroger become one of the “most respected companies in the country.” A recent survey placed Kroger at No. 9 in the recent Axios Harris Poll 100.
"Throughout the public health crisis, our entire team of 500,000 associates has worked tirelessly to provide a safe environment for our customers and each other, with open stores, ecommerce solutions and an efficiently-operating supply chain so that our communities have access to fresh, affordable food and essentials," said Rodney McMullen, Kroger's chairman and CEO. "At Kroger, our purpose is to feed the human spirit, which means we are driven to do more and help make the lives of those around us better, especially in times of uncertainty. I'm so proud of our associates' ongoing commitment to being there for our communities when they need us most."
Kroger was noted as a top performer on two new measures in this year's survey, for "Best on COVID" – a new measure of "has taken meaningful actions to address the challenges of COVID-19" – and "Best on racial equality" – a new measure of "has taken meaningful actions in support of racial equality,” according to the information provided by Halvorson.
The signs will be the most visible aspect of the transition. They are new LED technology that is more energy efficient than what the business had before.
Changes for customers are minimal. For example, rather than the www.owensmarket.com website, they will need www.kroger.com. Customers should use the Kroger mobile app in place of the Owen’s app.
The Owen’s Plus cards will continue to function. They do not need to be changed.
Also staying the same: the faces in the stores. The associates who’ve made visiting Owen’s special will do the same under the Kroger banner. “They may have different aprons and name tags, but, as always, they will ensure that our stores are full, fresh, friendly and clean,” the information provided states.
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