Opening of Ocado fulfillment center in Groveland, Fla., is second of 20 planned robotic warehouses
The Kroger Co. on Tuesday opened its newest Customer Fulfillment Center (CFC) in Groveland, Fla., powered by Ocado Group. The new facility marks Cincinnati-based Kroger s entry into the Florida market with an e-commerce delivery service that combines vertical integration, machine learning and robotics with fast delivery of grocery items and fresh food. The Kroger Delivery network combines the efficiency of technology with the experience of our associates to deliver fresh, affordable food, and a consistent and rewarding customer experience, said Gabriel Arreaga, Kroger s chief supply chain officer. We re proud to launch Kroger Delivery in Florida, a new geography for Kroger and a milestone moment in our history to further build on our success as one of America s leading retailers and e-commerce companies.
#CommunityImmunity campaign offers $5 million in sweepstakes plus free-groceries-for-a-year giveaways
The Kroger Co. is incentivizing Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 through the #CommunityImmunity giveaway campaign.
Slated to be launched next week by Kroger Health, the retailer’s health care arm, the #CommunityImmunity campaign will offer customers and associates prizes including five $1 million giveaways and 10 free groceries-for-a-year giveaways each week for five weeks, totaling 50 winners.
In announcing the program late Thursday, Cincinnati-based Kroger said the company aims to encourage more people to receive coronavirus immunizations, in turn helping to speed the nation’s reopening from the pandemic. The effort, too, comes after a collaboration with the Biden administration as part of the national push to get 70% of U.S. adults their first COVID vaccine dose both the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccinations require two shots by July 4.
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