The Impact Kroger Company Contributed to America Consumers are the driving force in the economy due to everyday consumer needs and wants. So outstanding customer services are imperative to a company’s success. I will explore the dynamics, methodologies, of Kroger’s Company to remain prominent in American history. The moving force behind the Kroger Company was contributed to Bernard Henry Barney, Kroger who invested $372 and founded the first store The Great Western Tea Company in 1883. “The son of a merchant, he ran his business with a simple motto be particular, never sell anything you would not want yourself”. (Kroger Company Fact Book) This philosophy and motto is equally important today, and most desirable to the company customer’s base. By 1902 Kroger acquired 60 additional stores and changed its name to the Kroger Grocery and Baking Company. The Kroger Company and Baking Company …show more content…
Under the company’s umbrella, there are 2,796 grocery supermarkets, to name a few Kroger, City Market, Kings Shoppers, Harris Teeters, Ralphs and Smiths are located throughout 35 states and the District of Columbia directly or through subsidiaries operations. (GuruFocus.com) The Company’s portfolio extends to successfully tackling and implemented 2,255 pharmacies. The company recent acquisition and merged a deal with ModernHealth in 2016. Under the merger, the company’s customer base would be broadened by the Kroger’s providing medication they normally do not disperse. PR Newswire New York (New York) 20 July 2016. Recent as of January 2017, other services Kroger Company provides to its customers are providing 1,455 fuel centers within a few of the grocery stores locations, 784 conveniences stores operated under the chain, 319 jewelry stores, and an online retailer. (Merchant Online by FTSE