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Little Clinic inks clinical collaboration with University of Toledo Physicians
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Little Clinic, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kroger, and University of Toledo Physicians on Thursday announced that they have joined forces in a clinical collaboration.
Expansion of services, new execs enhance care model
With nearly 200 clinics in stores operated by Kroger across 10 states, The Little Clinic has become a vital healthcare source for millions of patients across the United States. To ensure that it stays that way, the company has expanded the breadth of the services it offers in some clinics and added new executives to its management team.

Kroger's Ralphs division names new president

CINCINNATI - Kroger on Tuesday announced the retirement of Ralphs division president Donna Giordano, and the promotion of Valerie Jabbar to succeed her. Jabbar currently serves as VP merchandising for Ralphs.
Giordano will retire from the company after 44 years of service, effective July 23.
Kroger brings curbside pickup to 20 Dallas-area locations

DALLAS - The Kroger Dallas division on Tuesday invited customers to try ClickList, an online grocery ordering service, at select stores in the area.

ClickList, which is exclusive to Kroger, allows customers to shop online and pick up their order curbside at a participating store location. Kroger plans to enable 20 locations to operate the new service by the beginning of fall.
Kroger Q1 ID sales up 2.4%

CINCINNATI - Kroger on Thursday reported net earnings of $680 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, and identical supermarket sales growth, without fuel, of 2.4% in the first quarter of 2016. Kroger's net earnings during the first quarter last year were $619 million, or $0.62 per diluted share.
Kroger names King Soopers president

CINCINNATI - Kroger on Tuesday named Dennis Gibson president of the company's King Soopers division, effective July 1. Gibson replaces Russ Dispense, who recently announced his retirement after 51 years of service.

Gibson has been serving as president of the company's QFC division based in Seattle since 2014.
More consumers to get Steripod toothbrush protection

LOS ANGELES – Personal care products brand Steripod has expanded the distribution for its market leading clip-on toothbrush protector.

The product is now available in 30,000 stores across the United States, including for the first time at 6,000 CVS and 6,000 Walgreens stores. Additionally, Steripod has added 200 Meijer stores, Shopco Wisconsin locations and will roll out to 1,000 plus Kroger Group stores nationwide later this year.
Adweek: Here's what makes shoppers come back

In a new study released exclusively to Adweek, Boston-based consultancy C Space homed in on consumer loyalty among the big retail players, attempting to flesh out some insights about what makes shoppers come back. (Adweek)
Report: Dunnhumby report helps solve healthcare consumer loyalty crisis
King Soopers president announces retirement

CINCINNATI - Kroger on Wednesday announced that Russ Dispense, president of the company's King Soopers division, plans to retire on July 1, after 51 years with the company.

His successor will be announced at a later date, Kroger stated.

Little Clinic inks clinical collaboration with University of Toledo Physicians

Expansion of services, new execs enhance care model

Kroger's Ralphs division names new president

Kroger brings curbside pickup to 20 Dallas-area locations

Kroger Q1 ID sales up 2.4%

Kroger names King Soopers president

More consumers to get Steripod toothbrush protection

Adweek: Here's what makes shoppers come back

Report: Dunnhumby report helps solve healthcare consumer loyalty crisis

King Soopers president announces retirement