CHICAGO, May 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- 84.51° announced
today it will relocate its Chicago
office to the redeveloped Old Post Office at 433 W.
Van Buren Street. 84.51°'s long-term
plan is to increase its footprint in downtown Chicago from a current team of 86 associates
to more than 250 associates within five years. This growth will
allow 84.51° to accelerate the creation of products and solutions
that leverage customer science and drive informed decisions and
experiences for The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and CPG
partners.
"We are eager to forge ahead and increase our presence in
downtown Chicago," said
Stuart Aitken, CEO of 84.51° and
Kroger's senior vice president of alternative business.
"84.51° thrives on the energy the city of Chicago exudes, and we're excited to harness
some of that energy to grow our operation. The Old Post Office is
the perfect balance of consistency and stability blended with new
and fresh innovation. I cannot think of a more perfect location for
our business to advance and attract talent."
The Old Post Office is an Art Deco structure that is
transforming to house numerous tenants. Within a short walk from
the Chicago River, 84.51° will occupy 56,000 square feet in
the historic space, with a floor plan accommodating up to 300
associates. Work started this month on the new space, with the goal
of a full transition from 84.51°s current office located on West
Kinzie St. to the completed office later this fall.
"After sitting empty and unused for decades, the iconic Old Post
Office is being revitalized as an economic engine that will be home
to innovative businesses like 84.51°," said Mayor Rahm Emanuel. "84.51°'s decision to expand their
footprint in the Old Post Office and create hundreds of new tech
jobs is further proof that Chicago
is not only the city to build a company but also to grow a
company."
"Home Chef and 84.51° growing roots in Chicago at the Old Post Office builds on the
revitalization of this landmark and is continued evidence of a city
on the rise," said Governor JB Pritzker. "The state is proud to
help make this a reality through the EDGE program, and we look
forward to watching both companies continue to grow, create jobs,
and invest right here in Illinois."
About 84.51°
84.51° knows customers, and we know how to connect you. Using a
sophisticated, proprietary suite of tools and technology, we turn
customer data into actionable knowledge. With unique customer data
and predictive analytics capabilities, we deliver personalized
marketing strategies and ensure the best experience for customers
of Kroger (NYSE: KR) and more than 300 consumer packaged goods
companies. We put the customer at the center of everything we do,
resulting in a more dynamic, informed and personal approach to
driving customer loyalty.
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