The Memphis-based Kroger Delta Division announced the “Grand Opening” of their Marketplace Store in Conway, Arkansas located at 855 Salem Road. The “Grand Opening” date is scheduled for this coming Wednesday, June 27th.
On a Speical Open Mic program Bob Connell talks with Joe Bell with Kroger about the Grand Open of Marketplace in Conway 6-27-2012
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Kroger opened the location at 855 Salem Roadin 1996 with 55,000 square feet. The new Marketplace Store has added 68,000 square feet, and now will operate a total of 123,000 square feet. The store will employ 300 associates, which is an increase of 140 associates from the original store.
The Kroger Marketplace Store will include an Indoor/Outdoor Café with free Wi-Fi; a Baby World that will provide everything from Baby Beds to Car Seats to Infant Clothes; plus a Kitchen Place with all of the latest Kitchen Appliances and Décor for the discerning Chef in the family. Looking to re-decorate your home? Stop by their new home decorating section for great ideas. If you are in a hurry and need a nutritious meal, you can choose from the many “Chef Prepared” entrees and side dishes, artisan bread or make a quick stop at the Sushi Bar or the Grilling Station located in the meat department.
Kroger is also excited to offer customers a complete “New” shopping experience with the addition of a Fred Meyer Jewelers. Fred Meyer is the nation’s third-largest fine jewelry retailer known for its legendary service, quality and competitive prices on engagement and wedding rings, fine jewelry for women and men, and brand-name watches. The “Grand Opening” of the Salem Road Store becomes the Company’s second Marketplace Store, and Fred Meyers Jewelers, in the state ofArkansas.
In addition, the new Conway Store will offer aFuel Center, capable of providing service to 14 cars at once. Customers can redeem their Fuel Reward Discounts that they earn when they purchase groceries. Customers can earn 1 point for every dollar they spend in groceries. Each 100 points will enable customers to save 10 cents per gallon on their next fill-up, or by adding their points together, they can save up to a maximum of $2.00 off per gallon until September 30, 2012. (See the Conway Marketplace for details.)
“Kroger announced a couple of years ago that we would invest $125 million dollars in capital to build new stores, remodel existing facilities, and add hundreds of new jobs in the state of Arkansas.” said Joe Bell, Manager of Marketing and Public Affairs for the Kroger Delta Division. “The new Kroger Market Place store is a proud addition to the Conway Community, who has loyally supported Kroger over the years”, Bell added.
Kroger’s Delta Division, based inMemphis,TN, currently operates 115 stores and 70 fuel centers in five states under the Kroger banner inMemphisand West Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Southern Missouri, and Southwest Kentucky. Last year, Kroger’s Delta Division contributed more than $3.5 million to the local communities it serves. Kroger focuses its charitable efforts on hunger relief, education and women’s health issues.
Kroger, one of the world’s largest retailers, employs more than 339,000 associates who serve customers in 2,425 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states under two dozen local banner names including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Jay C, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith’s. The company also operates 789 convenience stores, 337 fine jewelry stores, 1,109 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food processing plants in the U.S. Recognized by Forbes as the most generous company in America, Kroger supports hunger relief, breast cancer awareness, the military and their families, and more than 30,000 schools and grassroots organizations in the communities it serves. Kroger contributes food and funds equal to 160 million meals a year through more than 80 Feeding America food bank partners. For more information please visit www.Kroger.com .
