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The Kroger Co. operates a U.S. grocery retail business with supermarkets across multiple banners, complemented by fuel centers, pharmacies, private-label products, manufacturing, advertising and data analytics. News about KR commonly covers fresh food and seasonal merchandising, pickup and delivery services, digital coupons, private brands such as Simple Truth, Private Selection and Kroger brand products, and customer access through Kroger.com, the Kroger app and delivery marketplaces.
Company updates also include Harris Teeter, a wholly owned Kroger subsidiary, with recurring coverage of pharmacy services, nutrition support, grocery promotions, fuel rewards, community programs and associate initiatives. Other news themes include new products entering Kroger-banner stores, floral and gift offerings such as Bloom Haus, and enterprise training programs such as Pearl Street Academy.
On June 15, 2020, Ralphs and Food 4 Less, part of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), announced free COVID-19 drive-thru testing services. Testing will be held at Los Angeles Southwest College by appointment only, using a virtual assessment tool aligned with CDC guidelines. Qualified individuals will self-administer tests under pharmacist supervision, with results expected in approximately 48 hours. The testing events are scheduled for June 18, 19, 25, and 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ralphs is committed to improving community health by offering essential healthcare services.