Kroger

Began operations in 1883, The Kroger Co. is one of the United States' largest grocery retailers. The firm serves customers from its more than2,000 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states under several local banner names, including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Jay C, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry s, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith s. It also operates around 784 convenience stores, 372 fine jewelry stores, 932 supermarket fuel centers and 40 food processing plants in the United States.