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  1. Bernard Heinrich "Henry" Kroger (January 24, 1860 – July 21, 1938) was an American businessman who created the Kroger chain of supermarkets. Kroger was a pioneering grocery innovator who introduced self-service shopping to the public in 1895.

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › KrogerKroger - Wikipedia

    Founded by Bernard Kroger in 1883 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kroger operates 2,719 grocery retail stores under its various banners and divisions in 35 states (mostly in the South, Midwest and West) and the District of Columbia. [10] .

  3. Jun 8, 2011 · Bernard Heinrich Kroger, known nationally for his eponymous chain of wholesale grocery stores, capitalized on America’s growing consumerism by buying wholesale and slashing prices, and by reaching a massive audience with his colorful and innovative advertising campaigns.

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  4. Feb 11, 2008 · CINCINNATI — Bernard Henry Kroger — Barney or simply B.H. to those who knew him well — learned the value of good business practices early on. Born in 1860, he was about 15 when he went to work...

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  5. The Kroger Company traces its roots back to 1883, when Bernard H. Kroger began the Great Western Tea Company, one of the first chain store operations in the United States. Kroger left school to go to work at age 13 when his father lost the family dry goods store in the financial panic of 1873.

  6. www.thekrogerco.com › about-kroger › historyHistory – The Kroger Co.

    Our current practices are rooted in Barney Krogers early efforts to serve customers through food freshness, low prices and innovation—fundamentals that remain at the heart of our Kroger mission today. This is the story of all the people in our history who helped change the way we shop.

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  8. More than 500 of the outlets include gasoline stations and nearly 1,900 feature pharmacies. Of Kroger's total sales, 95 percent is derived from these food retailing operations, with the remainder coming from the company's convenience stores, jewelry stores, and manufacturing facilities.

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