CINCINNATI, June 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.
(NYSE: KR) today announced Kroger Technology has been named
to Computerworld's Top 100 Best Places to Work in IT
for 2018. This is the second time Kroger's tech department
has been recognized by the annual list for having a dynamic,
industry-leading workplace culture and mission. This year, Kroger
ranks 58th among large companies.
"We are programming our company's future through Restock
Kroger, and technology and digital are at the core of the
journey," said Chris Hjelm, Kroger's
executive vice president and Chief Information Officer. "Kroger
Technology associates are driving innovation and solutions to
seamlessly blend online and offline shopping to redefine the
grocery customer experience. It's an exciting time for us!"
Kroger Technology is transforming the industry with
built-in-house solutions, including its EDGE shelf display. This
innovative digital signage integrates seamlessly into retail
shopping environments. Earlier this year, EDGE received the Silver
Apex Award at the Digital Signage Expo.
Mr. Hjelm was named one of Computerworld's Premier 100
Technology Leaders for 2016 and Brett
Bonner, Kroger's vice president of research and development,
received the prestigious award in 2017.
For more information about Kroger Technology career
opportunities, visit kroger.com/livekt/.
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose:
to Feed the Human Spirit™. We are nearly half a million
associates who serve nine million customers daily through a
seamless digital shopping experience and 2,800 retail food stores
under a variety of banner names, serving America through food
inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste
communities by 2025. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and
investor relations site.
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