LPGA tournament to tee off next week
CINCINNATI, Sept. 1,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and
The Procter and Gamble
Company (NYSE:PG) today shared new details on their continued
efforts to uplift women in sports, business and education through
their innovative Game Changers program established in
conjunction the LPGA Kroger Queen City Championship presented by
P&G.
"In just the second year of the Game Changers program, we
are honored to have supported over 150 women in pursuit of their
academic and professional aspirations, including awarding over
$70,000 to students since the
scholarship program began," said Kate
Meyer, Kroger Health & Beauty Care Vice President.
"Together with P&G, we are so proud to welcome more
participants into the into the leadership program and empower even
more scholars to pursue their dreams."
Game Changers includes the world-class leadership
program, the Queen City Game Changers, to accelerate female
advancement into executive leadership roles. It also features the
Game Changers Scholarship program to support a diverse group
of women seeking advanced degrees in business and liberal arts.
In year one, the Queen City Game Changers leadership
program graduated over 130 women from corporate and entrepreneurial
backgrounds, with 20% of corporate participants earning promotions
and numerous entrepreneurs growing their businesses while gaining
access to corporate collaborations.
The 2023 Game Changers scholarship program presented by
The Kroger Foundation and Always® Brand this year will award 23
female students from each Kroger division with a $2,000 scholarship. All honorees will be
recognized at ceremonies held the week of September 5, during the Kroger Queen City
Championship presented by P&G.
The LPGA's Kroger Queen City Championship Presented by P&G
will tee off on Thursday, September
7, and host many of the world's top golfers. The
Championship will conclude on Sunday with an award ceremony
honoring the tournament winner.
"We couldn't be prouder to showcase how the Queen City is a
great place to work, live, raise a family, and enjoy world-class
events like the Kroger Queen City Championship Presented by
P&G," said Pat Cady, P&G
Sales Senior Vice President. "In year two, it's incredible to see
how the impact of the Game Changers program has grown to empower
women not only here in Cincinnati,
but also across the country."
P&G and Kroger Activations at the 2023 Queen City
Championship
Kroger and P&G have added a number of new and enhanced fan
activation stations and player/caddie amenities, which include:
- Pampers Family Center will return with its parent's
room, changing stations, and an area where parents can take a break
with their kids from the day and enjoy fun activities. This year,
additional changing stations will be added throughout the
tournament grounds.
- Dawn, Swiffer, and Febreze will activate their "Close
the Chore Gap" campaign by taking over the on-site Volunteer HQ,
with branding in any areas where Volunteers will be present,
including the Marshal Quiet Paddles and the Standard Header.
- Tide will be featured on the full back of the Caddie
Bibs. Throughout the tournament grounds, you'll see our fabric care
brands, including Gain, Downy, and Unstoppables.
- Secret Deodorant will sponsor the Driving Range and will
be represented on all the Tee Markers. This year, the Secret
Driving Range has added DJ Etrayn and a beverage stand from
Wednesday-Sunday. An LPGA Selfie Station will also be available for
fans and families to take pictures and capture memories from the
tournament.
- Gillette Venus and Head & Shoulders will sponsor
"Patriot's Pavilion" – an area celebrating current & prior
military members, situated on the 14 Green.
- Bounty will be the official concessions partner of the
tournament, sponsoring the "Bounty Meal Deal" to help keep food
affordable and mess-free for the entire family.
- Pantene, Herbal Essences, and Mielle will have a special
Braid Bar and Selfie Station at the
Fan Zone with product giveaways and fun activities for the whole
family.
- The Kroger "Our Brands" trailer will be distributing
samples from Kroger Simple Truth and Private Selection brands from
Thursday thru Sunday.
- Kroger Kroji Mascots will be present on select days to
engage with fans through photo ops and unique one-on-one
experiences. Kroger will host a longest putt experience for all
fans where they can test their skills and win exclusive prizes.
Kroger will also host a "Re-Fresh Zone" at this year's tournament
where fans can get a break from the heat and relax.
About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR),
we are dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit™. We are,
across our family of companies nearly half a million associates who
serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless digital
shopping experience and 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.
About Procter & Gamble
P&G serves consumers around the
world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality,
leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®,
Cascade®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®,
Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Mr. Clean®, Olay®,
Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, Secret®, SK-II®, Swiffer®, Tampax®,
Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes
operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please
visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and
information about P&G and its brands.
About The Kroger Co. Foundation
Established in
1987, The Kroger Co. Foundation, Kroger's
private foundation, aligns community investments and grants
with Kroger's Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Last
year, the Foundation directed $12.7
million in grants to 322 non-profit organizations across the
country.
About Always
Always®, the world's leader in feminine
protection, offers a wide range of feminine pads, wipes and liners
designed to fit different body types, period flows and preferences.
The Always line of feminine products includes Always Infinity™,
Always Ultra Thins, Always Maxis, Always Radiant Pads, Always
Liners and Always Feminine Wipes. Please
visit www.always.com for more information.
For nearly 40 years, Always has been empowering girls globally,
bringing puberty education to millions of adolescent girls. Through
the #LikeAGirl campaign, Always is on a mission to help stop the
drop in confidence girls experience at puberty.
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